Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

George Washington

Letters of George Washington

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Discipline The Army

Author

George Washington

Source

Letters of George Washington

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1757 1750s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Washington, George. "Letter of Instructions to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments." 29 July 1757.

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Poor Richard (Benjamin Franklin)
Source
Poor Richard's Almanack
Medium
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Statement Type
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English
Time
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Era
Colonial America
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Franklin, Benjamin. "Poor Richard Improved." Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography, Poor Richard, and Later Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.