Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men have strength to follow; for an army routed, if hotly pursued, becomes panic-stricken, and can then be destroyed by half their number.
It is man's highest interest not to violate, or attempt to violate, the rules which Infinite Wisdom has laid down.
Never engross the whole conversation to yourself. Say as little of yourself and friends as possible.