Et guerre faicte sans bonne provision d'argent, n'a qu'un souspirail de vigueur. Les nerfz des batailles sont les pecunes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War without money lacks energy; funds are the backbone of battles.
- In plain terms
- You cannot fight well without enough money.
- What can you take from it?
- Finances are essential for sustaining any large effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What resources do you need for your goals?
- How does money affect your resolve?
Another view
Passion can sometimes overcome financial lack.
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