To seduce the enemies soldiers from their allegiance and encourage them to surrender is of special service, for an adversary is more hurt by desertion than by slaughter.

Valor is superior to number.

When men find they must inevitably perish, they willingly resolve to die with their comrades and with their arms in their hands.

In war, discipline is superior to strength; but if that discipline is neglected there is no longer any difference between the soldier and the peasant.

No great dependence is to be placed on the eagerness of young soldiers for action...fighting is agreeable to those who are strangers to it.

If you want peace, prepare for the war.

Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.