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.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

For they conquer who believe they can.

For they conquer who believe they can.

say that your main crop is the forest.

say that your main crop is the forest.

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 great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to read more

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.

Logic is the art of going wrong with confidence.

Logic is the art of going wrong with confidence.

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.

I have great faith in fools--self-confidence my friends call it.

I have great faith in fools--self-confidence my friends call it.