The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.
We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.
Athens' biggest worry was the sheer recklessness of its own democratic government. A simple majority of the citizenry, urged on and incensed by clever demagogues, might capriciously send out military forces in unnecessary and exhausting adventures.
Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.
The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.
It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.
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