We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: None is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope!
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The soldier who gropes for glory must submit himself to discipline. Subordination gives strength and security to an army. He that will not submit to it when corrected and improved by the experience of ages does not deserve the proud appellation of a soldier.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Discipline is essential for achieving glory and strength in a collective group like an army.
This quote emphasizes that a soldier's pursuit of glory is inextricably linked to their willingness to embrace discipline and subordination. It suggests that true strength and security come from the collective adherence to discipline, and those who resist such structure do not warrant the title of a soldier, despite their aspirations for glory.
Themes
DisciplineSoldierGloryStrengthSubordination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a military academy, to highlight the importance of discipline among soldiers.
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