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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 · 1757

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

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