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.

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.

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.

Let him who desires peace prepare for war.

Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.

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

If you want peace, prepare for the war.