Organized murder is war, and though we demonstrate against a particular war, the nuclear, or any other kind of war, we have never demonstrated against war.

War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.

I wish that the Indians believed me a god, for upon the report of an enemy's valor oftentimes depends the success of a battle, and false reports have many times done as great things as true courage and resolution.

The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.

I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.

The implied threat of using nuclear weapons to curb guerrillas was as absurd as to talk of using a sledge hammer to ward off a swarm of mosquitoes

Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or ethnic restaurants.

creating success is a tug of war between your mind and your heart-your fears and your dreams. if your fears win, you lose.

“Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.”

A skilled commander seeks victory from the situation and does not demand it of his subordinates.

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.

“Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be imposed on him.”

Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.

“who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits”

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.