If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it. ― Lucy Larcom

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took part in the expedition, and also that its success was largely due to the dash and enterprise of Fu Kai, Ho Lu's younger brother, it is not easy to see how yet another general could have played a very prominent ― Sun Tzu

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Success is all about having the confidence to shoot for something even if it seems impossible.

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In respect of military method, we have, firstly, Measurement; secondly, Estimation of quantity; thirdly, Calculation; fourthly, Balancing of chances; fifthly, Victory. ― Sun Tzu

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It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man’s life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.

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a skilful general given free rein by the ruler, brings victory. ― Sun Tzu

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We call the “ruler’s treasure” the commander who advances without any thought of winning personal fame for himself, and who withdraws despite the prospect of punishment, as his sole concern is to protect his men and promote his ruler’s interests. ― Sun Tzu,

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An orderly mess is founded on a careful schedule; a bold fear is founded on a potential energy; a strong weakness is founded on the formation of the troops. ― Sun Tzu

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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. ― Sun Tzu

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Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are. ― Sun Tzu

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