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.

An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.

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.

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.

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