We are made weak both by idleness and distrust of ourselves. Unfortunate, indeed, is he who suffers from both. If he is a mere individual he becomes nothing; if he is a king he is lost.
I made all my generals out of mud.
The leader's role is to define reality, then give hope
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
Leaders deal in hope.
Against attempts on my life, I trust in my luck, my good genius, and my guards.