The seeds of great victory lie in minor triumphs.

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

The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in their possession any swords, bows, spears, firearms or other types of arms. The possession of these elements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues, and tends to permit uprising.

...The final secret is that there is no secret. Devote yourself to your leader. Work hard. Be grateful. Act boldly. Some may deride such suggestions as commonplace, and they'd be right: They are common. But to see them successfully enacted in this world is rare indeed.

Fight only after creating conditions for victory.

Luck influences everything in life, but nothing beats setting goals and striving body and soul to achieve them.

Strong leaders understand that action cures indecision