Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov. Quotes and aphorisms

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Suvorov, whose quotes have not lost their relevance in the modern world, is a hero of Russia. A brilliant military theorist, he served as Generalissimo of both land and sea forces.

The son of his father

Alexander's father, Vasily Ivanovich, was the godson of Tsar Peter. Grandfather, Ivan Grigoryevich, served as a clerk, but the great emperor awarded Vasily with the rank of general for services to his homeland. It was in such a family, where the military order was honored by the father, as well as loy alty to the sovereign, that the talented commander Suvorov grew up. Quotes belonging to Alexander accurately define some of his character traits.

• "Discipline is the first sign of victory."
• "Politics is a rotten business".
• "The more comfortable you live, the more cowardice grows in you."
• "I'm Russian! What happiness!".
• "A courteous person can even be an executioner."
• "Great adventures begin as usual."
• "People have always banished true virtue."

Courage is born in childhood

As a child, Alexander was often sick, was weakboy. Frustrated by his son's ailments, by the age of 12, his father began to look for a civil case for him. And here for the first time he stumbled upon the firm character of the future general. The younger Suvorov, whose courage can be cited in any historical chronicle, showed a strong desire to study the art of war.

• "The brave live longer, but the brave have goals."
• "Frightened - that's half the victory!".
• "If you are not afraid of death, laugh at the enemy."
• "Stupid courage will not give victory. If you mix it with military cunning, then it can be called the art of war."
• "Russian deeds are louder than words".
• "It's not so scary to face danger as to wait for it in one place."

Alexander Suvorov. Quotes about service and negligent commanders

In 1742 he was accepted into the Semyonovsky regiment as a simple musketeer. For 6 years of service in practice, Suvorov learned military affairs and at the same time took classes in the Land Corps, where he studied foreign languages. General Petrushevsky (military historian), talking about Alexander Vasilyevich, often appealed to one case.

While standing on watch in Peterhof, a cadet was seen walking nearby by Empress Elizabeth. She approached, asked what his name was, who the father was, said that she knew Vasily Ivanovich, then handed the young man a silver ruble. To which Alexander clearly answered: “The charter, mother, does not allow the sentry to take money!” The empress praised andleft a coin in the grass. Suvorov, whose quotes betray his intolerance of the intervention of monarchs in hostilities, kept this ruble as a talisman all his life.

• "Two housewives in the same kitchen - no dinner to be seen."
• "You put out the fire with someone else's hands, and then you burn your own."
• "Who can be a good first, becoming the second loses talent."
• "The commander should not wage war on paper, but look at the soldiers with his own eyes."
• "Money can do a lot, but a person is even more. And the most precious thing is time."
• "The whole world is not worth one drop of a soldier's blood shed in vain."
• "Happiness is happiness, but skill never hurts."

Swift Commander

The tactics of lightning movement Suvorov began to develop in 1761, when, under the leadership of General Berg, he led the hussar, Cossack and dragoon detachments. Constant attacks on the Prussian troops, unexpected and swift raids showed the true talent of the commander. Suvorov Alexander Vasilyevich, whose quotes about the speed of the offensive and whose decision-making sound like useful lessons, at that moment forced General Platen to retreat.

• "Do not carry too much, do not carry wagons. Lightly overtake the enemy and take your bread from him."
• "I don't give fast or quiet marches. I say forward! And my eagles fly!".
• "Speed is good, haste is goodovertakes".
• "You go ahead, look for a way to return."
• "You can't take the city by standing still".
• "Where the mouse has passed, the Russian soldier will pass. And where the moose has nowhere to step, the soldier will not wet the Russian boot."

Alexander Suvorov. Quotes, aphorisms about war

In 1789, Suvorov received the title of count for his services. The enemy was afraid of his intelligence and luck. Random people spread rumors about the eccentricities and savagery of the Russian general after just one meeting with him. But comrades-in-arms and colleagues loved him for his unbridled courage and ability to think strategically. For his soldiers, he was a "father," who will praise and scold, and most importantly, "he will not destroy in vain." Suvorov Alexander Vasilievich, whose quotes are taken from his book "The Science of Victory", will forever be remembered as the greatest generalissimo of Russia of the 18th century.

• "Cunning is not only in the ability to deceive the enemy, but also in spreading rumors about your cunning. Let him think more and act less."
• "God is our true general. Pray and He will give you victory."
• "The less you feel sorry for yourself and the enemy, the faster you win."
• "The closer the target, the easier it is to reach it."
• "Don't let hatred into your mind. It's hard to get out of such a fog later."
• "Many soldiers are good, skillful ones are better."
• "In war, protect your comrade, even your ownchest".
• "The best medicine is a fast."
• "Solve the problem a hundred times in your mind, but practice won't hurt."