Scipio Africanus
Scipio Africanus
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, also known as Scipio the African, Scipio Africanus-Major, Scipio Africanus the Elder, and Scipio the Great, was a Roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the greatest generals and military strategists of all time. His main achievements were during the Second Punic War where he is best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle at Zama, one of the feats that earned him the agnomen Africanus...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionSoldier
It is the part of a fool to say, I should not have thought.
leisure
I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.
attitude giftedness life-is
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 96% how I react to it.
war endure has-beens
Prepare for war, since you have been unable to endure a peace.
men two victory
Go, therefore, to meet the foe with two objects before you, either victory or death. For men animated by such a spirit must always overcome their adversaries, since they go into battle ready to throw away their lives.