There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. 204

It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on. 205

The skilful soldier does not raise a second levy, neither are his supply-wagons loaded more than twice. 206

Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy. Thus the army will have food enough for its needs. 207

Poverty of the State exchequer causes an army to be maintained by contributions from a distance. Contributing to maintain an army at a distance causes the people to be impoverished. 208