"I have left nothing undone that could contribute to your success."

"Let us relieve the Romans of the fear they have so long experienced."

"The Carthaginians fight for their existence, the Romans for their dominion."

"Never was there a man more fitted by nature for the command of an army, and to inspire confidence in his soldiers, than Hannibal."

"There is no more certain method of securing victory than to inspire your soldiers with a firm belief that they are going to win."