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

...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.

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

The seeds of great victory lie in minor triumphs.

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

Whether in commerce, administration, or on the battlefield, leaders who win understand the Secret of Victory: Act first to finish first.

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