Teachings by Victorious Commanders I would have become a writer if I had not become a commander. Alexander Suvorov Quotes Authors   Alexander Suvorov (1729 – 1800) is a legendary invincible Russian military commander and the author of The Science of Winning. Suvorov won all the battles with least possible losses.   Russia Russian Authors     A Historic Link A student of Suvorov – Kutuzov – defeated Napoleon.     Hurry to do good! Alexander Suvorov Win with ability, not with numbers. Alexander Suvorov   Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks. To surprise the enemy is to defeat him. Fortune seized at the right moment brings victory.   The whole world is not worth even one drop of needlessly shed blood. Alexander Suvorov   Easy victories are not dear to the Russian heart. Courage takes fortresses. A near actionable goal is better than a remote one.   A scared one is half-defeated. Alexander Suvorov   The more comfort the less courage there is. He is no longer cunning, of whom everyone says that he is cunning. Speed and pressure are the key to victory. It is better to attack a dangerous enemy than to wait for them to attack you. Hard in training – easy in a battle. Easy in training – hard in a battle.   No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead. Alexander Suvorov   One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour – the outcome of the campaign, and one day – the fate of the country.   Fast Company Fast to Market   Speed is needed, but haste is harmful. Alexander Suvorov   As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.   Russian Character The Art of War   From a young age, learn to forgive the offenses of your neighbor and never forgive your own. Alexander Suvorov