Plutarch Quotes

Never try to take a fortified hill, especially if the Army on top is bigger than you are.

Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large.

The Philippines are a very important - I have many, many friends from the Philippines. They're great people. The Philippines strategically is very important to us. I think we'll have a great relationship with the Philippines. I think it's strategically very important to do so.

Never completely encircle your enemy. Leave him some escape, for he will fight even more desperately if trapped.

They're on our right, they're on our left, they're in front of us, they're behind us; they can't get away from us this time.

If you belong to a small country that is geopolitically not that important, or strategically not that important, you have no place among nations. Those countries are neglected and left to fend for themselves.

To achieve victory we must mass our forces at the hub of all power & movement. The enemy's 'Center of Gravity'

At no period of the naval history of the world, is it probable that Marines were more important than during the War of the Revolution.

Remember, the enemy's gate is down.

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

One who has few must prepare against the enemy; one who has many makes the enemy prepare against him.

With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.

Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

Turkey's a valued ally, important ally for NATO, not the least because of its strategic geographic location, bordering Syria and Iraq and close to Russia and the Black Sea.

Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against the experts in defense, the enemy does not know where to attack.

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.

So it is that good warriors take their stance on ground where they cannot lose, and do not overlook conditions that make an opponent prone to defeat.

Today it is even more important to dominate the . . . highly sophisticated weapon systems, perhaps even more important than being a good pilot; to make the best use of this system.

The nearer the cutting off point lies to the main force of the enemy, the more immediate the effect; whereas the closer to the strategic base it takes place, the greater the effect.

Men are always more inclined to pitch their estimate of the enemy's strength too high than too low, such is human nature.

If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.

Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions.

It is narual for enemy to attack on the weaker side of the adversary.

I feel that it's important our professionals have the tools to keep the enemy, to stop their attacks.