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X: Xenophon Quotes
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"The art of
war is, in the last result, the art of keeping one’s freedom of action"
- Xenophon, Greek
historian (c. 430-355 BC)
"I am sure
that there are young men who can be filled with enthusiasm for serving in the
cavalry if one describes the splendor of a cavalryman’s life"
- Xenophon, Greek
historian (c. 430-355 BC)
"Men who think that
their officer recognizes them are keener to be seen doing something honorable
and more desirous of avoiding disgrace."
- Xenophon
"Pleasure is what nearly all cavalry training involves. It is the closest a
man can get, as far as I know, to flying, and that is something people long to
be able to do."
- Xenophon, on How to be a Good Cavalry Commander
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