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.

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.

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.

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

Valor is superior to number.

Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.

An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.