You have never tasted freedom, friend," Dienekes spoke, "or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel. — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“Of course he was afraid of war. Only fools are not. Anaxantis was no fool. He was fully prepared to fight, but… — Andrew Ashling Copy Share Image
“The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own… — Carlos Castenada Copy Share Image
“No one goes unaffected by the aftereffects of war. How we embrace this truth shall determine our path into the future.” — Lawrence Winters Copy Share Image
Never respond to an angry person with a fiery comeback, even if he deserves it...Don't allow his anger to become your anger. — Bohdi Sanders Copy Share Image
“My wish for you, Kallistos, is that you survive as many battles in the flesh as you have already fought in your… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“The hardship of the exercises is intended less to strengthen the back than to toughen the mind. The Spartans say that any… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“As a civilian, I know nothing about combat, the Marine Corps experience or modern man's struggle adjusting to peace after war. I… — Tiffany Madison Copy Share Image
“The “Warrior Ethos” emphasizes placing the mission first, not accepting defeat, and being disciplined physically and mentally. Why? Because an American Soldier… — Dan Smee Copy Share Image
“This, I realized now watching Dienekes rally and tend to his men, was the role of the officer: to prevent those under… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“War, not peace, produces virtue. War, not peace, purges vice. War, and preparation for war, call forth all that is noble and… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“You are the commanders, your men will look to you and act as you do. Let no officer keep to himself or… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“Above all else, be true to yourself. Do what YOU want to do. Walk alone and be your own judge. It’ll be… — Karl Wiggins Copy Share Image
“In their minds it is the mark of an ill-prepared and amateur army to rely in the moments before battle on what… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
“Sweetest of all is liberty. This we have chosen and this we pay for. We have embraced the laws of Lykurgus, and… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
