My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat, situation excellent. I attack.

About This Quote

This quote is attributed to the American general John Burgoyne after his defeat at Saratoga in 1777. He wrote this during the night in his tent after learning of the defeat. Burgoyne was not able to send reinforcements to aid his troops, so he decided to fight the British force who were about to attack him. He attacked them with his forces, which was mostly made up of Americans.

They took advantage of Burgoyne’s weakness and won the battle for him. The quote is a clear indication that in times of crisis, you must be decisive and find a way forward. You also have to look at your strengths and use them in order to turn things around in your favour.

Some Similar Quotes

1. There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermione's arms. Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that... - J.k. Rowling

---

2. They're in love. Fuck the war. - Thomas Pynchon

---

3. If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: in love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are. - Kristin Hannah

---

4. And when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful. - Ruskin Bond

---

5. The words ‘I Love You’ kill, and resurrect millions, in less than a second. - Aberjhani

---

More Quotes By Ferdinand Foch

1. None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear.

---

2. My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat, situation excellent. I attack.

---

3. The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.

---