A few disciplined men are worth more than a disorganized multitude.

少数であっても秩序ある兵は、無秩序な大軍に勝る。

Belisarius

Military Strategists

Belisarius

The Byzantine Empire's greatest general, who reconquered North Africa and Italy with hopelessly inadequate forces while enduring his emperor's constant suspicion (c. 500-565). Belisarius achieved more with less than perhaps any commander in history — making him the patron saint of leaders who must produce extraordinary results under impossible constraints.

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A general's greatest weapon is the trust of his soldiers.

Courage without prudence is mere recklessness.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.

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