“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”
“You can conquer thousands of men in thousands of battles, but the greatest victory is to conquer yourself”
“The manner in which one loses the battle can sometimes outshine the victory.”
“first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured”
“Robert used to tell me it is not the victory but why a man fights the battle which makes him a hero”
“...it is not the victory but why a man fights the battle which makes him a hero.Kate speaking to Callum in LAIRD OF THE MIST”