Nathanael Greene Quote

The science or art of war requires a freedom of thought, and leisure to reflect upon the various incidents that daily occur, which cannot be had where the whole of one's time is engrossed in clerical employments. The time devoted to this employment is not the only injury I feel; but it confines my thoughts as well as engrosses my time. It is like a merchandise of small wares.


Letter to George Washington (July 1776)


The science or art of war requires a freedom of thought, and leisure to reflect upon the various incidents that daily occur, which cannot be had...

The science or art of war requires a freedom of thought, and leisure to reflect upon the various incidents that daily occur, which cannot be had...

The science or art of war requires a freedom of thought, and leisure to reflect upon the various incidents that daily occur, which cannot be had...

The science or art of war requires a freedom of thought, and leisure to reflect upon the various incidents that daily occur, which cannot be had...