Occupation: Military Officer Birth: November 24, 1730 Death: May 18, 1800
One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour - the outcome of the campaign, and one day - the fate of the country..
To me death is better than the defensive..
As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously..
He who is afraid is half beaten..
Win with ability, not with numbers..
Train hard, fight easy..
The more comfort the less courage there is..
No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead..
Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks..
What is difficult in training will become easy in a battle.
A hard drill makes an easy battle..
One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy..
The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about..
The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honour and glory..
A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route..
Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage..
Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory..
Fire opens the gates of victory..
There is nobody more terrible than the desperate..
Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory..
The bullet is a fool, the bayonet is a fine chap..