Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus Quotes
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.
Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.
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.
The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession.
When men find they must inevitably perish, they willingly resolve to die with their comrades and with their arms in their hands.
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.
