Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov. Quotes and aphorisms

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

Son of his father

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

• "Discipline is the first sign of victory."
• "Politics is a rotten business."
• "The more convenient you live, the more cowardice grows in you."
• "I am Russian! What a blessing!"
• "An executioner can even be an executioner."
• "Great adventures begin as usual."
• "Always people have driven away true virtue."

Courage is born in childhood

In childhood, Alexander was often sick, was a weak boy. Frustrated by the illnesses of his son, his father, at the age of 12, began to look for him a civil case. And then for the first time he came across the solid character of the future general. The younger Suvorov, quotes about whose courage can be found in any historical chronicles, showed a firm desire to study military art.

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

Alexander Suvorov. Quotes about the service and negligent commanders

In 1742 he was admitted to the Semenovsky 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 Vasilievich, often appealed on one occasion.

Standing on the clock in Peterhof, the cadet was seen walking nearby Empress Elizabeth. She came up, asked what his father was calling, said that she knew Vasily Ivanovich, then held out a silver ruble to the young man. To which Alexander clearly answered: “The charter, mother, does not allow taking money to the sentry!” The empress praised and left a coin in the grass. Suvorov, whose quotes betray his intolerance for the intervention of the monarchs in hostilities, has kept this ruble all his life as a talisman.

• "Two housewives in one kitchen - no dinner to be seen."
• "Put out the fire with the wrong hands, and then you burn your own."
• "Who can be a good first, becoming second - talent loses."
• "The commander should not wage war on paper, but with his own eyes look at the soldiers."
• "Money can do a lot, but a person is even more. And the most expensive is time."
• "The whole world is not worth one drop of blood of a soldier who was shed in vain."
• "Happiness is happiness, but skill will not hurt."

Swift commander

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

• "Do not carry too much, do not carry carts. Lightly overtake the enemy and take his bread from him."
• "I do not ask quick or quiet marches. I say: go ahead! And my eagles fly!"
• "Speed ​​brings benefit, but haste surpasses benefit."
• "You go forward, look for the road along which you will return."
• "Standing still, you won’t take the city."
• “Where the mouse passed, a Russian soldier will pass. And where the elk has nowhere to step, the Russian soldier will not wet the boot.”

Alexander Suvorov. Quotes, aphorisms about the war

In 1789, Suvorov received count dignity for his services. The enemy was afraid of his mind and luck. Random people spread rumors about the eccentricities and savagery of the Russian general after only meeting him. But colleagues and colleagues loved for the unbridled courage and ability to think strategically. For his soldiers, he was a "father of his own," who would both praise and scold, and most importantly, "he would not destroy in vain." Alexander Suvorov, whose quotes are taken from his book “The Science of Winning”, will forever remain in memory as the greatest generalissimo of Russia of the 18th century.

• "The trick is not only in the ability to deceive the enemy, but also in spreading rumors about his cunning. Let him think more and act less."
• "God is our true general. Pray, and He will give you victory."
• "The less you pity yourself and the enemy, the faster you will win."
• "The closer the target, the easier it is to reach it."
• "Do not let hatred in your mind. It’s hard to get out of such a fog later."
• "A lot of soldiers are good, and skillful are better."
• "Protect a comrade in war, even with your breasts."
• "The best medicine is a hunger strike."
• "At least a hundred times in your mind, solve the problem, but practice will not hurt."