My own early experiences in war led me to suspect the value of discipline, even in that sphere where it is so often regarded as the first essential for success.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in general, for it helps to form a habit of peace, and community habits long continued become standards of conduct.
War is usually fought over diminishing resources, particulary those that we perceive to be extremely valuable.
We have a tendency to think of war as this quasi-mystical thing, and that interpretation flattens the experience - by using different perspectives, I wanted to open a place for readers to compare and contrast, to make judgments, to engage.
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.
A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people.
Discipline has been a key factor to my success.
It's important to study and understand your responsibilities within any profession, but it's particularly important for military officers to read, think, discuss, and write about the problem of war and warfare so they can understand not just the changes in the character of warfare but also the continuities.
We learned the value of research in World War II.
Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.