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… - 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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It is much better to overcome the enemy by famine, surprise or terror than by general actions, for in the latter instance fortune has often a greater share than valour. Those designs are best which the enemy are entirely ignorant of till the moment of execution. Opportunity in war is often more to be depended on than courage. (General Maxims)

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