An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.

Opportunity in war is usually of greater value than bravery... Terrain is often of more value than bravery... Bravery is of more value than numbers.

Men are seldom born brave but they acquire courage through training and discipline - a handful of men inured to war proceed to certain victory; while on the contrary numerous armies of raw and undisciplined troops are but multitudes of men dragged to the slaughter.

The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession.

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

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.

If you want peace, prepare for the war.