Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.
I made all my generals out of mud.
Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight.
You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.
A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.