Alfred von Schlieffen

"The whole of the Balkans is not worth the bones of a single Pomeranian grenadier."

"In strategy the longest cut is often the shortest way home."

"Know thyself, and then thou shalt know all things."

"The art of war is the art of concentration."

"I have always believed that victory is determined by the strength of will."

"Time is the greatest general of all."

"A soldier's duty is to obey and to endure."

"The true measure of a man is not in his victories, but in his failures."

"Education is the foundation of all greatness."

"In matters of strategy, one must always think three moves ahead."

"The pursuit of peace requires the preparation for war."

"A general must possess the mind of a philosopher and the heart of a warrior."

"History teaches us that fortune favors the bold."

"The greatest strength lies in understanding one's weakness."

"A man without discipline is like a ship without a rudder."

"The secret to success is unwavering determination."

"Every great achievement begins with a single act of courage."

"Knowledge without action is merely philosophy."

"The most dangerous enemy is the one you underestimate."

"A true leader inspires others to greatness."

"Time waits for no man, but it reveals all truths."

"In the face of adversity, character is forged."

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."

"A soldier's greatest weapon is his mind."

"Hope is the last refuge of the defeated."

"The pursuit of excellence knows no bounds."

"A man's legacy is measured by his deeds, not his words."

"The art of leadership is knowing when to act and when to wait."

"In every defeat lies the seed of victory."

"Patience is the virtue of kings and generals."