Of the requisites for conducting the affairs of dominion, nine tenths are deliberation, and counsel, and provident measures; and the sword is one portion only.Amir Timur
One tried soldier, of magnanimity, and of bravery, and of resolution, and of skill, and of circumspection is more valuable than a thousand men who want discretion and knowledge. For one experienced and able soldier can direct the efforts of thousands of thousands.Amir Timur
Victory over the foe proceedeth not from the greatness of armies, nor defeat from inferiority of numbers.Amir Timur
I asked counsel from all, but I considered the good and the evil of every opinion, and from each I selected those things which were just and expedient.Amir Timur
A wise enemy is preferable to a foolish friend.Amir Timur