A victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeat... - Helmuth von Moltke

"A victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory."

Helmuth von Moltke Success

Military General Prussian 1800–1891

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"No plan survives first contact with the enemy."

"Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast."

"The only thing certain in war is uncertainty."

"To be defeated and not submit, is victory."

"Success comes to those who never give up."

"Success is measured by happiness, not money."

"You make your own luck in this world."

"You have to be organized to be successful in anything."