Army Quote by J. F. C. Fuller
“An Army is still a crowd, though a highly organized one. It is governed by the same laws, and under the stress of war is ever tending to revert to its crowd form. Our object in peace is so to train it that the reversion will become very slow.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Foundations of the Science of War, 1920
Organized groups act like crowds under pressure; peace training slows this regression.
In simple terms: Crowds revert under stress; training helps.
Key Takeaway
Train groups to resist crowd behavior.
Themes
military
psychology
leadership
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
educational
strategic
When to use this quote
- army drills
- peacekeeping training
- crisis management
Key Concepts
crowd dynamics
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can peace training be sustained?
- What structures support disciplined groups?
A Different Perspective
Training cannot eliminate all crowd instincts.
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