Quotes About Preparation

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

Today, shooting wars are won or lost before they start. If they are fought at all, they would be fought principally to confirm which side had won at the outset.

Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measure of far and near wins - this is the rule of armed struggle.

He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

It doesn't take a military genius to see we'll all be crispy critters after World War III.

Never let the enemy pick the battle site.

All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

The cause of war is preparation for war.

Isn't it strange how the leaders of nations can talk so eloquently about peace while they prepare for war? ... There is no way to make peace while preparing for war.

Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.

They no longer had nor could find any arrows, javelins or stones with which to attack us.

The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

Major, send a shell first over their heads and let them get in their holes before you open with all your guns.

There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.

Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war

Wars are not paid for in wartime. The bill comes later.

Generals who save troops for the next day are always beaten.

Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues.

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

He who wishes to fight must first count the cost

The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands