Kautilya's Arthashastra 7.17.26

7.17.26

lakṣyalambhādhikāre 'pi sthairyapratipattyasammoṣaiḥ śūraḥ kṛtāstram atisaṃdhatte //

With regard to a brave and a trained prince, a brave prince, though untrained, is characterized with capacity for war; and a trained prince, though timid, is capable of hitting objects aright. Notwithstanding the capacity for hitting objects aright, a brave prince excels a trained prince in determination and firm adherence to his policy.