Instructions for His Generals
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Source: Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings
Source: Anti-Machiavel
Source: Anti-Machiavel
Source: Instructions for His Generals
“It is impossible to imitate Voltaire without being Voltaire.”
“A king is the first servant and first magistrate of the state.”
“If soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army.”
“It is the fashion these days to make war, and presumably it will last a while yet.”
“Many battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on beer.”
“Everybody is using coffee. If possible, this must be prevented. My people must drink beer.”
Source: Instructions for His Generals
“If I wished to punish a province, I would have it governed by philosophers.”
Source: Instructions for His Generals
Source: Instructions for His Generals
“Diplomacy without military might is like music without instruments.”
“It is pardonable to be defeated, but never to be surprised.”