Arise Quote by Carl von Clausewitz

What makes the strength of a soldier isn't the energy he uses trying to intimidate the other guy by sending him a whole lot…

— Muriel Barbery

“The insensitivity of the military mind is the result of fearing the worst and acting on the basis of worst case scenarios. It is…

— Rikhi Jaipal

Soldiers fighting a daily battle under frightening conditions can feel their leaders are far removed from their reality. There's no magic cure for this…

— Stanley A. McChrystal

The military mind has one aim, and that is to make soldiers react as mechanically as possible. They want the same predictability in a…

— Marlon Brando

“All opponents are not necessarily enemies. But both enemies and opponents carry certain characteristics in common. Both perceive their opposite as an obstacle, or…

— Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn

“Each culture is different. Each species is unique. That presents challenges to the warrior, who often must ascertain from limited clues the strategy, goals,…

— Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn

The best soldier does not attack. The superior fighter succeeds without violence. The greatest conqueror wins without struggle. The most successful manager leads without…

— Laozi

The only way to find out why someone decides to engage in armed combat is to look at their individual personality.

— Salman Rushdie

Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.

— Sun Tzu

Anyone who has spoken to experienced combat troops knows that they rarely brag about their exploits. Strong and silent is the preferred style.

— Linda Colley

All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away;…

— Sun Tzu

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack…

— Sun Tzu