The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of … - Vegetius

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The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession, and he only wants an opportunity to execute what he is convinced he has been perfectly taught. (Book 1)

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Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus (4th century, possibly into the 5th), commonly referred to simply as Vegetius, was a writer of the Later Roman Empire.

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Native Name: Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Alternative Names: Flavius Vegetius Renatus • Vegetius Renatus • Flavius Vegetius • Publius Vegetius Renatus

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aduersarium amplius frangunt transfugae quam perempti.

Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum; qui uictoriam cupit, milites inbuat diligenter; qui secundos optat euentus, dimicet arte, non casu.

A general is not easily overcome who can form a true judgment of his own and the enemy's forces. Valour is superior to numbers. The nature of the ground is often of more consequence than courage. (General Maxims)

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