The art of war is the highest perfection of human knowledge. — Daniel Defoe, The History of Projects Men grow tired of sleep, love, singing and dancing sooner than of war. — Homer, The Iliad Wargamer's Motto: War, that game the world so loves to play! — Jonathan Swift, Ode to Sir William Temple In war, actions of great importance are often the result of trivial causes. — Julius Caesar, The Gallic Wars (like dice! — Ed.) It is magnificent, but it isn't war! — General Pierre Bosquet as he watched the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balcclava, October 28, 1854 The fortunes of war are always doubtful. — Seneca, Phoenissae God is always on the side of the bigger battalions. — Voltaire, Letter February 6, 1770 Usually attributed to Napoleon, Voltaire says, "as they say," and does not indicate it as an original thought. Tacictus in Histories, Book IV, states "the gods are on the side of the stronger force." Saddam, Take Note: It is always easy to begin a war, but very difficult to stop one, since its beginning and end are not under the control of the same man, Anyone, even a coward can commence a war, but it can be brought to an end only with the consent of the victors. — Sallust, Jugurtha Sage Advice to All: Piss when you can. — Duke of Wellington (Replying to a subaltern's question regarding the most permanent piece of military wisdom the Field Marshal had learned during his military career.) Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war! — Shakespeare, Julius Caesar III. (shamelessly slipped in — Ed.) Back to Cry Havoc #8 Table of Contents Back to Cry Havoc List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1994 by David W. Tschanz. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com