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

Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.

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.

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.

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.

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

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