The officer who retires in honor is richer than he who cling... - Helmuth von Moltke

"The officer who retires in honor is richer than he who clings to office in shame."

Helmuth von Moltke Death

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."

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."