“Polybius managed to attach himself to the clan and person of Scipio Aemilianus, grandson of one of the two losing consuls at… — Robert L. O'Connell Aemilianus Grandson Copy Share Image
“I hope to have God on my side; but I must have Kentucky,” Lincoln reputedly said.” — Robert L. O'Connell Lincoln Copy Share Image
“About the best that can be done is to try to place oneself in a position to get lucky. Nothing is certain,… — Robert L. O'Connell Strategy Copy Share Image
“He too was experimental and creatively disobedient, but he was still able to operate effectively in a fairly rigid hierarchy—something Americans do… — Robert L. O'Connell Disobedient Copy Share Image
“Rome, on the other hand, lost—suffering on that one day more battle deaths than the United States during the entire course of… — Robert L. O'Connell Dead soldiers Copy Share Image
“He wanted to bring up his plan for a retreat, but something told him not to. “Well, Grant, we’ve had the devil’s… — Robert L. O'Connell Devil Day Copy Share Image
“That’s the way it is with Appian; things that appear ridiculous on average just might have happened, so they cannot be entirely… — Robert L. O'Connell Copy Share Image
“In other words, what we know for sure is entirely limited, and all the rest is basically opinion.” — Robert L. O'Connell Limited Copy Share Image
“Real strategists are warriors and must be willing and able to fight battles, to “see the elephant,” as Civil War soldiers were… — Robert L. O'Connell Civil war Copy Share Image
