If you want peace, prepare for the war.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Opportunity in war is usually of greater value than bravery... Terrain is often of more value than bravery... Bravery is of more value than numbers.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Men are seldom born brave but they acquire courage through training and discipline - a handful of men inured to war proceed to certain victory; while…

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Few men are born brave. Many become so through training and force of discipline.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Let him who desires peace prepare for war.

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

To seduce the enemies soldiers from their allegiance and encourage them to surrender is of special service, for an adversary is more hurt by desertio…

- Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus