The general’s way of life should be plain and simple like that of his soldiers; he should display a fatherly affection toward them; he should give orders in a mild manner; and he should always make sure to give advice and to discuss essential matters with them in person.
Ἐν μὲν τῇ διαίτῃ κοινὸν καὶ ἁπλοῦν τοῖς στρατιώταις τὸν στρατηγὸν εἶναι χρεὼν καὶ πατρικὴν στοργὴν ἔχειν πρὸς αὐτούς, πράως τὰ πράγματα διδασκόμενον καὶ συνεχῶς τὰ περὶ τῶν ἀναγκαίων δι᾽ ἑαυτοῦ παραινοῦντα καὶ διαλεγόμενον.
Original text (Ancient Greek)