“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
― Northanger Abbey
― Northanger Abbey
“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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