"Boni duces publico certamine numquam nisi ex occasione aut nimia necessitate confligunt."

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Punishment, and fear thereof, are necessary to keep soldiers in order in quarters; but in the field they are more influenced by hope and rewards. Good officers never engage in general actions unless induced by opportunity or obliged by necessity. (General Maxims)