Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.
Thucydides... Athenians are addicted to innovation. They are daring beyond their judgment they toil on with little opportunity for enjoying, being ever engaged in getting, they were born into the world to take no rest themselves, and to give none to others.
ThucydidesThe strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.
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