“A disorderly mob is no more an army than a heap of building materials is a house.“ Socrates
Big & Small…
“A small country cannot contend with a great; the few cannot contend with the many; and the weak cannot contend with the strong.“ Cencius
I See No Ships…
“The Spartans do not ask how many enemies but where they are.“ Agis II of Sparta
Obey & Command…
“Learn to obey before you command.“ Solon of Athens
Discipline…
“In the moment of action remember the value of silence and order.“ Phormio of Athens
Morale…
“When one side goes against the enemy with the gods’ gift of stronger morale, then their adversaries, as a rule, cannot withstand them.“ Xenophon
Preparation…
“I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies’ designs.“ Pericles
