“When in reading we meet with any maxim that may be of use, we should take it for our own, and make an immediate application of it, as we would of the advice of a friend whom we have purposely consulted.” ShouldMayBookUseReadingAdviceApplicationMaximsBooks And Reading Author:Charles Caleb Colton
“Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially where a surprise is possible. By this means you will have time to unite all your forces before he can attack you.” ShouldMeanWarForceLosesEnemySightSurpriseProtectedMaxims Book:Napoleon's Military Maxims Source: Napoleon's Military Maxims