It Seems To Be A Law Of

He Who Will Not Risk Cannot Win.

Where Men Of Fine Feeling Are Concerned There Is Seldom Misunderstanding.

You Understand Why Some Animals Eat Their Young.

Whoever Can Surprise Well Must Conquer.

It Is By No Means Enough That An Officer Should Be Capable. . . . He Should Be As Well A Gentleman Of Liberal Education, Refined Manners, Punctilious Courtesy, And The Nicest Sense Of Personal Honor. . . . No Meritorious Act Of A Subordinate Should Escape His Attention, Even If The Reward Be Only One Word Of Approval. Conversely, He Should Not Be Blind To A Single Fault In Any Subordinate.