What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?
There is no greater weapon than a prepared mind.
The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.
To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with the natural order. To overcome the intelligent by intelligence, however, is a matter of opportunity.
Strength is but one aspect of power.
Battles are not won by strength alone!