Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto quotesAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto QuotesAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto A military man can scarcely pride himself on having 'smitten a sleeping enemy'; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten. I would rather you made your appraisal after seeing what the enemy does, since it is certain that, angered and outraged, he will soon launch a determined counterattack.~ Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto The fiercest serpent may be overcome by a swarm of ants.~ Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print