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.
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I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.
I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.
You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.
You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.
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If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.
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 the bond of friendship.
Confidence is the bond of friendship.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
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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.
Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.
Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.
