“Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home.“ Cicero, Roman Statesman
War, Ignorance & Fear…
“Nobody is driven in to war by ignorance, and no one who thinks he will gain anything from it is deterred by fear.“ Hermocrates of Syracuse
Mutuality is…
“When there is mutual fear, men think twice before they make aggression upon one another.“ Hermocrates of Syracuse
Money Makes The World Go Round…
“They have an abundance of gold and silver, and these make war, like other things, go smoothly.“ Hermocrates of Syracuse
Victory…
“A good general not only sees the way to victory, he also knows when victory is impossible.“ Polybius: a famous historian from ancient Greece, who was known for his written works on the history of Rome, and his views on government and separation of power.
Fortune & Accidents…
“In war we must always leave room for strokes of fortune, and accidents that cannot be foreseen.“ Polybius: a famous historian from ancient Greece, who was known for his written works on the history of Rome, and his views on government and separation of power.
Health & Safety…
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.“ Tacitus: a famous historian and senator from the Roman Empire. He was known for his historical works on the reign of Roman emperors.
