That Which Exercises Reason Is More Excellent Than

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.

It is quality rather than quantity that matters

In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut