In war we must always leave room for strokes of fortune, and accidents that cannot be foreseen.Ī good general not only sees the way to victory, he also knows when victory is impossible. Polybius was 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. I think the slain care little if they sleep or rise again.Ī people's voice is dangerous when charged with wrath. The rulers of the State are the only ones who should have the privilege of lyingĪeschylus was a famous playwright from Ancient Greece, known for his tragedies.
Only the dead have seen the end of the war. Plato was a famous philosopher and mathemitician from ancient Greece, Plato is known for his many works on science, mathematics, and logic.Įvery care must be taken that our auxiliaries, being stronger than our citizens, may not grow too much for them and become savage beasts. Valour is the contempt of death and pain. The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. Great empires are not maintained by timidity.Įven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors The proper arts of a general are judgement and prudence. He was known for his historical works on the reign of Roman emperors. Tacitus was a famous historian and senator from the Roman Empire. The conquered mourns, the conqueror is undone. Well known quotes from early Greek, and Roman society, it's unknown who created these phrases.Ī brave man may fall, but he cannot yield. In peace, sons bury their fathers, in war, fathers bury their sons.įar better is to have a stout heart always and suffer one's share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen. He is well known for his written works on history, and Cicero once stated he was "The Father of History". Herodotus was a famous historian from Ancient Greece. He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious. Generally management of the many is the same as generally management of the few, it's a matter of organization. Do not advance relying on sheer military power. In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work "The Art of War" a highly influential book on military strategy. The outcome corresponds less to expectations in war than in any other case whatsoever. Titus Livius Patavinus, known as Livy, was a famous Roman historian, known for his many written works on Roman history. It is the brave man's part to live with glory, or with glory die. Sophocles was a famous playwright from ancient Greece, who is famously known for his tragedies. The valiant profit more their country than the finest, cleverest speakers Titus Maccius Plautus, commonly known simply as Plautus, was a Roman playwright, who was known for his comedies. Noble and manly music invigorates the spirit, strengthens the wavering man, and incites him to great and worthy deeds.Ī glorious death is his who for his country falls. Ye gods, what dastards would our host command? Swept to the war, the lumber of the land.
To those that flee comes neither power nor glory
He serves me most, who serves his country best. Men grow tired of sleep, love, singing and dancing sooner than war. Homer was a famous writer and poet from Ancient Greece, little is known about when he lived or if he even existed, but he composed the two first pieces of Western Literature: the 'Illiad' and the 'Odyssey'Įven the bravest cannot fight beyond his strength. Let all be present and expect the palm, the prize of victory. We die today not only for our friends and family but for our gods and for our forefathers and men before them so pray to them to make us victorious Let him who desires peace prepare for war What can a soldier do who charges when out of breath?įew men are born brave, many become so through training and force of discipline.Īn ambuscade, if discovered and promptly surrounded, will repay the intended mischief with interestĪ general is not easily overcome who can form a true judgement of his own and the enemy's forces. He is famous for his books Epitoma rei militaris, and Digesta Artis Mulomedicinae.Īn adversary is more hurt by desertion than by slaughter. Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus, commonly known simply as Vegetius, was a Roman writer from the 4th Century.