I slept and dreamed that life was beauty.I awoke -- and found that life was duty.

I slept and dreamed that life was beauty.I awoke -- and found that life was duty.

Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in read more

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler.
Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important.
All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age.
Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.

I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.

I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.

A little birdie flew overhead a traffic light of green and red.
From her diagonal point of view she saw read more

A little birdie flew overhead a traffic light of green and red.
From her diagonal point of view she saw both crimson and lime hue. Obey traffic rules? Birdies need not. Masters listen only
to the inner voice of God.

Assurance is two-thirds of success.

Assurance is two-thirds of success.

Confidence is the bond of friendship.

Confidence is the bond of friendship.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

Danger breeds best on too much confidence.

Danger breeds best on too much confidence.