The possession of unnecessary implements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues and tends to foment uprisings.

Be a leader, not a superior.

Luck favors the bold. Leaders must fearlessly exploit the Secret of Decisiveness. Act boldly at critical moments.

Sheer effort enables those with nothing to surpass those with privilege and position

The possession of unnecessary implements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues and tends to foment uprisings.

Pessimism is a losing strategy. Leadership demands both confidence and optimism in abundance.

Leaders can be wrong - but they can not be unclear.