On finding the enemy has notice of your designs, you must i… - Vegetius

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On finding the enemy has notice of your designs, you must immediately alter your plan of operations. Consult with many on proper measures to be taken, but communicate the plans you intend to put in execution to few, and those only of the most assured fidelity; or rather trust no one but yourself. (General Maxims)

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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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Amplius iuuat uirtus quam multitudo.

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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