Top 15 Alexander Suvorov Quotes

What is difficult in training will become easy in a battle

Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.

To surprise the enemy is to defeat him.

As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.

Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory.

One minute decides the outcome of a battle, one hour the success of a campaign, one day the fate of empires.

Accustom yourself to tireless activity...

When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.

Die for the Virgin, for your mother the Empress, for the royal family. The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honor and glory.

The more comfort the less courage there is.

Fire opens the gates of victory.

A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route.

Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.

Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.

Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.