Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

Summary

This quote suggests that money is the life force behind any war or conflict. It emphasizes the crucial role of financial resources in fueling warfare, emphasizing that without an ample supply of money, war efforts would be severely limited and ineffective. With "sinews" referring to the tendons that give strength and resilience to the human body, this quote conveys that money acts as the essential backbone that enables and supports military actions. Overall, it highlights the immense significance of economic resources in conducting and sustaining wars.

Topics

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Some who will not speak against another, in the end does the

Some who will not speak against another, in the end does them harm.

Reform Correction

I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Som

I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more out of the New York Times.

John F. Kennedy

People who think they know what they are talking about when

People who think they know what they are talking about when they talk about baseball include the announcers and all of the sports press - no matter how much evidence you present them to the contrary they will continue to think that what they think is right.

One of the tough things about being an actor, probably the h

One of the tough things about being an actor, probably the hardest thing, is getting your foot in the door, and my father handled that for me at a very early age.

If I were given a choice between two films and one was dark

If I were given a choice between two films and one was dark and explored depraved, troubled or sick aspects of our culture, I would always opt for that over the next romantic comedy.

David Schwimmer

A man's primary fantasy is access to a variety of attractive

A man's primary fantasy is access to a variety of attractive women without the fear of rejection.

Such indeed is the superior longevity of the fair females of

Such indeed is the superior longevity of the fair females of Surinam, compared to that of the males (owing chiefly, as I said, to their excesses of all sorts) that I have frequently known wives who have buried four husbands, but never met a man in this country who had survived two wives.

Captain J. G. Stedman

Gypsy was the name my brother gave a pet turtle he had. I al

Gypsy was the name my brother gave a pet turtle he had. I always thought it was so peculiar.

We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.

We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

The price of greatness is responsibility.

Sir Winston Churchill

Greatness & Great Things

This man, I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but, I find

This man, I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but, I find, he is only a wit among Lords!

No such thing as time travel, he'd rumbled patiently, once.

No such thing as time travel, he'd rumbled patiently, once. Only live with what you've done, and try in the future to do what you're happy to live with.

Richard K. Morgan

Life Regret Zen