Win with ability, not with numbers.

Alexander Suvorov

Military Strategists

Alexander Suvorov

The undefeated Russian generalissimus whose three principles — speed, surprise, and attack — made him the most feared European commander of the 18th century (1730-1800). Suvorov won over sixty engagements without a single defeat, proving that superior training and aggressive initiative could overcome any numerical disadvantage.

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Alexander Suvorov's Other Quotes

Speed is the best friend of surprise.

Hard in training, easy in battle.

What is difficult in training will become easy in a battle.

The bullet is a fool; the bayonet is a fine fellow.

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