The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great Quotes

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When deliberating, think in campaigns and not battles; in wars and not campaigns; in ultimate conquest and not wars.

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

Fame Imperishable and glory that will never die -- that is what we march for!

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

A cavalryman's horse should be smarter than he is. But the horse must never be alowed to know this.

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

A horse must be a bit mad to be a good cavalry mount, and its rider must be completely so.

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

Always attack. Even in defense, attack. The attacking arm possesses the initiative and thus commands the action. To attack makes men brave; to defend makes them timorous.

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great

This man has conquered the world! What have you done?" The philosopher replied without an instant's hesitation, "I have conquered the need to conquer the world.

The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great