Quotes from great commanders (200 quotes)

At heart you are all protectors

Quotes about February 23 can be sent by SMS and added to your status; if the topic of military personnel and those liable for military service is close to you, share the festive mood with your friends and acquaintances:

May the sky be peaceful and the days of the defenders only festive.
May our defenders never face war - only peace, kindness and happiness!
May our defenders of the Fatherland always be in reserve.
“I am on you as in war, and in war as on you” - let the war be only like this.
There is nothing to protect yet, so we’ll just do it!
To the most courageous of all men I express my gratitude and respect.
For those who are wearing boots or have been wearing them before.
We believe in our Russian men - the bravest, kindest and most courageous.
February 23 is the day of all men, and it doesn’t matter whether he served in the army or not, the main thing is that he is a man.
Let all the outfits go through out of turn only under the guidance of your wife.
You defend your Motherland, and we, women, will certainly protect you.
Our men are brave, dexterous, skillful.
I consider you a real man - so happy holiday!
Happy courageous holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day - to all courageous people.
Today you can relax, but with thoughts about the power of our Motherland.
Aty-baty, the soldiers walked together to the taverns, aty-baty - this holiday was created only for them.
A day of reminder that we are all soldiers of the invisible front.
As long as we have such men, a peaceful sky above our heads is simply guaranteed.
With such a guard of real men, nothing is scary.
Dear men, always stay in line - = in line with your dreams, desires and loved ones.
Our men strengthen the country's defenses, and their women strengthen their character.
Don't fight, men, don't fight - you'd better take care of your women.
This is your day - after all, all men are warriors of light at heart, some of darkness, but still warriors.
The holy army is all the men of the country; when they gather together, it will not seem like enough to anyone.
This day is for those who do not know how to be afraid of difficulties and boldly go on the attack.
“It’s not a plain here, the climate here is different, there are avalanches one after another,” but you are not afraid of anything and you clear these avalanches every day.
“You can turn around and go around the cliff,” but you choose a different path.
Let your life not be dangerous, “like a military path.”
We believe in our defenders - they can protect us from all adversity and troubles.
Let us raise a glass to those who serve their Fatherland every day and every hour!
Men with a steely character and strong nerves are given this holiday, celebrate - today is free - you can relax.
Happy February 23rd, I congratulate all the men who, at the first call of the Motherland, will go and do their job.

About military service and love for the Motherland: words of saints and aphorisms of writers

The end of July and the beginning of August in 2021 marks the days of remembrance of the two most glorious associations of the Russian Armed Forces for their exploits - the Navy and the Airborne Forces. Why do we treat the defenders of the Fatherland with such love? What did Orthodox saints and great people of the past think about their ministry? Today is the time to talk about this.

Dear readers, let me bring to your attention a small collection of wise sayings made by the Holy Fathers, Church leaders, scientists, generals, heads of state and writers and dedicated to military service, patriotism and defense of the Motherland:

1. “The soldiers also asked him: what should we do? And he said to them: do not offend anyone, do not slander, and be content with your salary.” Prophet John the Baptist (Luke 3:14)

2. “The Roman generals inflamed the courage of the soldiers many times over, mixing memories of spouses and children with the name of the Fatherland. These tender obligations are truly the school of humanity.” Gabriel Romanovich Derzhavin

3. “The cruel truth of war is not in the word “die”, but in the word “kill.” I did not use the term “instinct,” but appealed to it, to the powerful instinct for preserving life. I tried to excite and tense him to win the fight.

The enemy is coming to kill both you and me. I teach you, I demand: kill him, manage to kill him, because I also want to live. And each of us tells you, each orders: kill - we want to live! And you demand from your comrade - you must demand, if you really want to live - kill! Homeland is you. The Motherland is us, our families, our mothers, our wives and children. The homeland is our people.

Maybe a bullet will catch you after all, but kill first! Destroy as much as you can! This will keep him alive, and him, and his comrades in the trench and rifle! I, your commander, want to fulfill the command of our wives and mothers, the command of our people. I want to lead into battle not to die, but to live!” Alexander Bek, “Volokolamskoye Highway”.

4. “Abominate the enemies of God, defeat the enemies of the Fatherland, love your enemies.” Saint Philaret of Moscow

5. “Even glory should be sacrificed for the sake of the fatherland.” Fabius Maxim

6. “It is impermissible to kill, but to exterminate the enemy in war is both lawful and worthy of praise; therefore, those who distinguished themselves in battles are awarded great honors, and monuments are erected to them, proclaiming their merits.” Saint Athanasius the Great

7. “Is the military rank really deprived of hope of salvation? Is there really not a single pious centurion? I remember the first centurion, who, standing at the cross of Christ and realizing the power through miracles, when the insolence of the Jews had not yet cooled down, was not afraid of their rage and did not refuse to proclaim the truth, but confessed and did not deny that he was truly the Son of God. I also know another centurion who knew about the Lord, while he was still in the flesh, that He is God and the King of hosts and that one command was enough for Him to send benefits to those in need through ministering spirits. The Lord confirmed his faith that it was greater than the faith of all Israel. But Cornelius, being a centurion, was not worthy to see an angel and finally received salvation through Peter? Saint Basil the Great

8. “A people who do not want to feed their army will soon be forced to feed someone else’s.” Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte

9. “It is not a sin to be a warrior, but to be a warrior for theft is lawlessness.” Saint Ambrose of Milan

10. “Wars flare up most of all for the sake of acquiring someone else’s property. But we should not blame everyone who wages war; those who laid the foundation for either offense or theft are rightly called destructive demons; Those who take revenge in moderation should not be reproached as acting unjustly, because they are doing a lawful thing.” Venerable Isidore Pelusiot

11. “Victory is decided by the art of war and the courage of the commanders and the fearlessness of the soldiers. Their chest is protection and strength for the Fatherland.” Emperor Peter I the Great

12. “God loves a good-natured world, and God blesses righteous warfare. For since there are non-peaceful people on earth, peace cannot be achieved without military help. An honest and trustworthy world for the most part must be conquered. And to preserve the acquired peace, it is necessary that the winner himself does not allow his weapons to rust.” Saint Philaret of Moscow

13. “They fight out of love for their own, so that they are not subjected to captivity and enemy violence. What did the French do in Russia? And how could you not fight with them? Saint Theophan the Recluse

14. “As we fight for freedom, we must be careful not to violate the freedom of conscience of others, always remembering that God is the judge of the hearts of men.

I am quite sure that no one should hesitate for a moment to resort to arms in defense of the priceless gift of freedom, on which depends all the good and evil in life, but arms, I dare add, are the last resort.” George Washington

15. “A thin citizen of the earthly Fatherland and the heavenly Fatherland is unworthy.” Saint Philaret of Moscow

16. “The best way to instill in children love for the fatherland is for their fathers to have this love.” Charles Louis de Montesquieu

17. “Remember that the earthly Fatherland with its Church is the threshold of the heavenly Fatherland, therefore love it fervently and be ready to lay down your soul for it.” Righteous John of Kronstadt

18. “The true warrior of Christ is the one who, in addition to earthly weapons, also has the weapons of God - living faith, firm hope, unfeigned love for truth and Christian humility.” Saint Innocent of Kherson

19. “The Fatherland is that mysterious but living organism, the outlines of which you cannot clearly define for yourself, but whose touch you constantly feel, because you are connected to this organism by a continuous umbilical cord.” Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin

20. “When going to battle with adversaries, it is proper to beware of all unkind words and deeds, direct your thoughts to God and create a prayer and fight in a clear consciousness, for help is given from God to bright hearts. Victory in battle does not come from greater strength, but strength lies in God.” Equal to the Apostles Methodius, Slovenian teacher.

21. “Only one fatherland contains what is dear to everyone.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

22. “There is no higher idea than to sacrifice your own life, defending your brothers and your Fatherland.” Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, paraphrase of the Holy Scriptures

23. “Whatever is commanded that is not contrary to the law of God, listen and do; otherwise, do not listen, since it is more fitting to obey God than men. This is what the holy martyrs did... if [the commander] orders you to do a lie, offend, steal, lie, etc., do not listen. If he threatens to punish you for this, don’t be afraid.” Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk

24. “A good name belongs to every honest person, but I based my good name on the glory of my Fatherland, and all my deeds tended towards its prosperity. Self-love, often a submissive cover of fleeting passions, has never controlled my actions. I forgot myself where I should have been thinking about the common good. My life was a harsh school, but my innocent morals and natural generosity made my labors easier: my feelings were free, and I myself was strong.” Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov

25. “Fortitude is one of the first virtues of warfare, both earthly and spiritual. Warriors experienced in battle consider a brave attack on an enemy formation to be a sign of courage, but an incomparably greater one is to stand silently with sullen firmness under the cannonballs and grapeshot of enemy batteries, when the general plan of the military leader requires it. He can rely most on such warriors; our hero Jesus Christ most relies on such warriors and crowns them with spiritual crowns.” Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov)

26. “You are a future warrior! The job of a warrior is to stand cheerfully and always be ready to engage in battle with the enemy, without sparing yourself and without pampering the enemy.” Saint Theophan the Recluse

27. “While we are burning with freedom, While our hearts are alive for honor, My friend, let us devote our Souls to our homeland with wonderful impulses!” . Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin

28. “The Church desires that a person wearing a military uniform be enlightened by the light of the Truth of Christ, so that the Lord Himself will guide this person in both peace and war. The Church believes that if a warrior gives his heart to Christ and is guided by the Lord, he will not go astray, but will sincerely and sacrificially defend his neighbors and fulfill his military duties with honor.” Patriarch Alexy II

29. “Don’t think about yourself, think about your comrades; your comrades will think about you. This is the first military commandment." General Mikhail Dragomirov

30. “Christ our God commanded us to pray for those who oppress us and to show favor to them; but He commanded us: Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. Therefore, we endure the insults that you inflict on each of us separately, but in society we defend each other and lay down our lives for our brothers, so that you, taking them into captivity, do not capture their souls along with their bodies, inclining the pious to your evil and godless affairs." Equal to the Apostles Cyril, Slovenian teacher

31. “Many who have laid down their lives in battle will surely receive remission of sins, and many will be crowned with incorruptible crowns of heavenly glory, and their remaining neighbors, and everyone in general, suffering for this in their hearts and enduring much need, will involuntarily leave luxury and be established in faith". Venerable Macarius of Optina

32. “When I met face to face with Russian wounded soldiers, I became convinced of the abyss of Christian love and self-sacrifice that lies in the heart of the Russian man, and nowhere, perhaps, do they manifest themselves in such amazing strength and grandeur as on the battlefield.” . Venerable Seraphim of Sarov

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You are my best protector!

If you want to congratulate your chosen one, then you should write quotes about February 23 to your loved one; they are imbued with gratitude, respect and faith in this person:

I love the strong, brave, tanned in the trenches.
And even if you didn’t serve, you are the best of men.
Always be at the forefront of your family, keep an eye on the situation!
You protect me, you please me, you cherish and pamper me, you are not the least bit jealous - I am so glad that you are exactly like this.
Congratulations, my dear - you are definitely a blue-winged eagle!
My brave, daring, well done and that’s it - the end.
My real man is almost a real colonel!
Don't look for enemies around, you have me - your best friend.
Everyday life in the army is not forgotten, but let it never happen again.
For the man I love!
Congratulations to you, the most courageous of the courageous, the wisest of the wisest, the bravest of the bravest!
“The fighter’s hand is tired of stabbing,” said the classic, but don’t let your hands get tired – neither in work, nor in raising a glass that day.
How did I live without such a protector - reliable and kind?
The soldier is sleeping, the service is going on, sleep, my dear.
You are a real man, that says it all.
My heart is only under your gun.
Am I capitulating to you, my captor or liberator?
There are no such men, I have the only one.
There is no one more beautiful in the world than you, the best classmate in the world.
I am ready to protect and take care of only one of my defenders.
I am lucky to have you - you are my golden boy.
I always thought in my soul how wonderful you are - strong and courageous.
To congratulate you on February 23rd is to admit that you are the best of men, I admit.
There is no more honest person in the world than you, I am lucky to be with you forever.
You were taught in the army, and I am consolidating the skills you have acquired.
With your mother's milk, you absorbed all the best masculine qualities - justice, decency, reliability. Thanks to your mom.
A true defender of the Fatherland will not compete with a woman. He will just hug and kiss her.
“I have the honor” are not empty words for you, you are honest like no one else.
You deserve the best - that's why you got me.
You can't find real men during the day, but I found you.
My feelings for you come from the depths of my soul and from the very heart - my beloved protector.
I fell in love with you for your courage, fortitude and responsibility - do not betray yourself.
Today, February 23, I recognize all your services to the Motherland and our family - keep it up.
Only true men have clear life principles of their own, stick to them and be with me always.
Don’t feed you bread - let someone protect you.
You protect my feelings and protect me from dark thoughts - thank you for your protection and support.

Quotes from great commanders (200 quotes)

There are people who became famous for their military achievements and reliably entered their names into world history. We are talking about the great commanders of the past. However, it is worth noting that many of these individuals can be proud not only of their victories on the battlefield, but also of their wise sayings, because they have succeeded in many areas. This collection contains quotes from great commanders.

A pint of sweat doesn't save a gallon of blood.

Higher positions also require higher knowledge.

The big battalions are always right.

If you want to know how battles are fought and fought, then study 150 battles fought by great commanders. Read and study their campaigns - this is the only way to penetrate the secrets of the art of war.

Time has no power over the greatness of everything we experienced during the war. And the people, who once experienced great trials, will continue to draw strength from this victory.

The high command of the army in the person of commanders and generals is striking in their advanced years and lack of energy.

Military forces are not enough to defend the country, while a country defended by the people is invincible.

The composition of officers has a decisive influence on the quality of the entire army. As are the officers, so is the army. The spirit that animates the corps of officers is the spirit of the entire army. Everything that was bequeathed by the great commanders and eras of war will be passed on only by the officers to the younger generations, and therefore, from the good quality and cheerful warlike spirit of the officers, the army must draw those moral forces that alone can lead it to victory.

I came, I saw, I conquered.

The soldier, not seeing in his boss a hero, a person for whom he was ready to follow through fire and water, could not show his natural qualities of a hero. Only people who are convinced, people who are strong in spirit can be carried away.

As you know, the army is an instrument of war; it exists for armed struggle against the enemies of the Motherland, and for this struggle it, first of all, must be prepared tactically. Otherwise, she will be forced to finish her studies during the battles, while suffering unnecessary losses.

It’s not enough to teach a soldier how to shoot and use a rifle; he also needs to instill his love for the Motherland. We need to show him that he is a defender of the Fatherland, we need to raise the level of his education to understand what is going on in God’s world, otherwise he will be nothing more than an automaton who cannot show personal initiative, which is so necessary in modern war, nor willpower, without which there is no success anywhere or in anything.

An army of rams led by a lion will always win over an army of lions led by a ram.

It is necessary to educate a soldier as a man of conviction, and then he will not spare his life for the good of the Motherland.

Quotes from commanders - The defeat of the enemy in an operation, battle or battle is the work of the entire team, a common cause. Anyone who tries to rise above the collective, or someone who wants to elevate someone, is contrary to the truth.

A hero can only be one who has greatness of spirit, and an impersonal person will never show it.

Happiness is always on the side of the brave.

Only he can love his Motherland with all his soul, defend it to the last drop of blood, who knows its past, who has become close to this past, who knows at what high price the well-being of the country was achieved.

A Russian by birth - without knowledge of his history - is not Russian.

What is required of a soldier, first of all, is endurance and patience; courage is the second thing.

It is not the uniform that makes a person worthy, but the person must be worthy of the uniform.

Obedience, training, discipline, cleanliness, health, neatness, cheerfulness, courage, courage - victory.

Will and suggestion are two important factors of victory. The charm of a leader's personality is necessary in war.

Courage is absolutely necessary in war, but it is no less important in peacetime, when it is necessary to stand uncompromisingly against lies, the routine of military service, ignorance, shortcomings and the calming influence of the environment.

Cheap popularity is, of course, harmful, but reasonable popularity will give you the affection of a soldier.

Combat success is guaranteed only to an army that is imbued with the spirit of initiative.

All great commanders were great experts on the human soul.

The Russian army is invincible in battles and inimitable in generosity and peaceful virtues.

Not just any tradition is worth supporting, but only one that strengthens the spirit of the army.

No matter how bad things get, never despair, hold on as long as you have strength.

It is a sin to forget our glorious past, and we are often unforgivably careless in this regard.

The highest and final goal of military education is the art of defeating the enemy.

We are living through not only an ordinary time, but even a critical one, and therefore we cannot continue to live our previous lives.

Love for the homeland is the first dignity of a civilized person.

It is finally necessary to raise the height of military rank in practice and eliminate the indecent difference in this regard between the word of the law and deeds.

Honor is the shrine of an officer... it is the highest good... honor is a reward in happiness and consolation in grief. Honor tempers courage and ennobles courage. Honor knows neither hardships nor dangers... honor does not tolerate and cannot bear any stain.

Less egoism and more officer valor. To each his own and to each he will be rewarded according to his merits, according to his intelligence, knowledge, and work.

Easy to learn - hard to travel, difficult to learn - easy to travel.

The creation of anything takes a long time, but destruction is a matter of one moment.

They study the great examples of military science not in order to literally imitate them, but in order to be imbued with their spirit.

The qualities of military leaders for peacetime and wartime are somewhat different: in peacetime, the commander is required to be complaisant with his superiors, and in wartime, resistance to the enemy is required. In peacetime, they wipe out those who “resist” and promote people who are more flexible, but in war they turn out to be flexible... in relation to the enemy.

Idleness is the root of all evil, especially for a military man.

The appearance of a boss in the form of a thunderstorm and evil bad weather is often identified with official zeal.

Devotion to the Motherland and the interests of the common cause is the main task of the military education program.

Our soldier does not need drill and a stick, but school.

War consists of unforeseen events.

Before being an officer, you must, at least for some time, be in a soldier's shoes.

The entire disciplinary charter is completely contained in one phrase of the oath: “not only for fear, but also for conscience.”

There is a general rule - when a person is given more rights, more responsibilities are required of him. With us... all rights are transferred to the legal possession of the authorities, all responsibilities are assigned to subordinates.

First get acquainted, study, and then act.

In practice... the work transferred from hand to hand finally settles on the back of someone who can no longer dump it on the neck of another.

Upbringing is more important than education, because military affairs are to a large extent more strong-willed than intellectual.

It is necessary to re-evaluate the real labor in all military headquarters, starting from the top, and reduce staff, returning those who are surplus to the army to their direct purpose.

A Russian soldier does not go into service for money, he looks at war as the fulfillment of his sacred duty, to which he is called by fate... All the valor of the Russian soldier is based on this.

The army is an eternal sentry that never leaves its post. Constant vigilance and improvement for the glory of the Great Motherland are her responsibilities; security, greatness and glory of the Fatherland - these are her rights!

There are no undaunted people among those who have something to lose.

Victory is not bought by the number of victims, but by the consciousness of going into battle “not to fight, but only to win.”

Sayings of great commanders - Don’t think about yourself, think about your comrades; your comrades will think about you. This is the first military commandment.

Where there is no requirement, there is no military education. If they are not ashamed of punishments, then they are not afraid of them.

Anyone who has never left an airplane in his life, from where cities and villages seem like toys, who has never experienced the joy and fear of a free fall, a whistle in his ears, a stream of wind beating his chest, will never understand the honor and pride of a paratrooper...

Whoever is distant and alien to the inner world of his subordinates, who wants to control them from the height of greatness, through only formidable orders, reprimands and reprimands, then, of course, there is nothing to blame for the shortcomings of his officers; he reaps what he sows. For the true, not ostentatious education of troops, it is not enough to “demand” this or that from them; first of all, one must be able to “give” something with one’s personality and labor.

The volitional energy of the state is represented by a special class of state guards, defenders and guardians, that is, in other words, the army.

Running away from your troops, hiding from them behind the screen of etiquette and ceremonial - is the lot of mediocrity, imagining this to hide its insignificance; nevertheless, truly military people have always been distinguished by their simplicity and accessibility; with them they completely won the hearts of their subordinates and thus cultivated in them reliable employees.

The army and society are not two worlds, not two different beliefs... The army is getting closer and closer to the people, the officer is gradually approaching the type of citizen-warrior.

Woe to that army where careerism and selfishness reign with impunity among the leaders, where most generals think only about their well-being, serving because of awards and distinctions...

In the army, the role of the heart is performed by the officer corps.

Let good and loud orders be written there, excellent regulations issued, wonderful circulars issued!

Honor is the shrine of an officer; it is the highest good, which he is obliged to preserve and keep clean. Honor is his reward in happiness and consolation in grief.

Everything will be fine and smooth there only until the first thunder.

Only one who has learned to perform the service not only in form, but in spirit can give orders with meaning.

It will break out, and the army will find itself with only good clerks... but without real military people who are ready to selflessly sacrifice themselves for each other for the good of the Motherland.

A powerful remedy - a personal example of commanders sharing difficult moments with a soldier...

History shows us how often the notorious talents and geniuses of peacetime turn out to be complete mediocrities in war.

A boss who does not spare the pride of his subordinates suppresses their noble desire to become famous and thereby, without a doubt, lowers their moral strength.

To achieve victory, the qualities of a soldier alone are not enough; appropriate leaders are also needed.

Little knowledge, nowhere to appear and respect for the army; there is no respect, there is no and there cannot be love for her... A huge number of our future citizens are being brought up in complete ignorance in this regard.

The army could not fail to win, where the general and the officer formed one great family, living with an ardent desire for victory, an ardent dream of the greatness and benefit of the Motherland, where the good and honor of the army stood above all personal accounts, where each individual member of the army was ready to lay down his soul for another.

Our intelligentsia demands so much from the army, but what does it give in return! Neglect, indifference and, let's be honest... sometimes even hostility.

The rules of education are the first foundations that prepare us to be citizens.

Where does love and respect for the army come from when there is no knowledge of it?

A conversation with the ignorant is sometimes more instructive than a conversation with scientists.

Until in the consciousness of everyone, standing above and below... there is a clear, precise, loving attitude towards his Russian bayonet, until then the question of preliminary preparation of young people for military service will hang in the air.

The war is only over when the last soldier is buried.

The army is an oak tree that protects the Motherland from storms. It has spread its roots throughout the country and absorbs the people's juices with them; this oak lives for the nation, which, in turn, protects. An army and a nation are like tree and soil, the former covers, the latter nourishes.

Do not carry large convoys with you, the main thing is speed and pressure, your bread is in the convoy and backpacks of the enemies.

Russian heroism has such brilliant pages behind it, before which people are touched and bow with tears of respect and love.

Be sincere with your friends, moderate in your needs and selfless in your actions.

A recruited and even organized mass is a crowd, not an army, if it is not educated and educated in military terms.

There is no change in battle, there is only support. If you defeat the enemy, then the service will end.

Never despise your enemy, whatever he may be, and get to know his weapons, his way of acting and fighting. Know what his strength is and what the enemy’s weakness is.

Take the hero of ancient times as your model, observe him, follow him, catch up with him, overtake him - glory to you!

There is no shame in admitting to a person your mistake.

Don't be afraid of death, then you'll probably win. Two deaths cannot happen, but one cannot be avoided.

Where a deer passes, a Russian soldier will also pass. Where a deer will not pass, a Russian soldier will still pass.

And there are heroes in the lower ranks.

No matter how bad things get, never despair, hold on as long as you have strength.

He who is brave is alive. He who is brave is safe.

Those who are scared are half beaten.

The soldier who answers: “I can’t know” is worthless.

A soldier must be healthy, brave, firm, determined, truthful, and pious.

A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood.