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.

The less confident you are, the more serious you have to act.

The less confident you are, the more serious you have to act.

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.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant read more

Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.

Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.

Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.

To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.

To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.