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Nature is doing her best each moment to make us well. She exists for no other end. Do not resist. With the least inclination to… — Henry David Thoreau
Well, Page, I do wish the Devil had old Cooke, for I am sure I never was so tired of an old dull scoundrel in… — Thomas Jefferson
If, however, you are indulgent, but unable to make your authority felt; kind-hearted, but unable to enforce your commands; and incapable, moreover, of quelling disorder:… — Sun Tzu
Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots. — Sun Tzu
If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are. — Sun Tzu
Ponder and deliberate before you make a move. — Sun Tzu
We cannot enter into alliance with neighbouring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an army on the… — Sun Tzu
Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make certain of the truth of their reports. — Sun Tzu
The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy. — Sun Tzu
Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering. — Sun Tzu
Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes… — Sun Tzu
Nothing is of greater importance in time of war than in knowing how to make the best use of a fair opportunity when it is… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Few men are brave by nature, but good discipline and experience make many so. — Niccolo Machiavelli
If you only notice human proceedings, you may observe that all who attain great power and riches, make use of either force or fraud; and… — Niccolo Machiavelli
I am firmly convinced, therefore, that to set up a republic which is to last a long time, the way to set about it is… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Still, a prince should make himself feared in such a way that if he does not gain love, he at any rate avoids hatred; for… — Niccolo Machiavelli
The prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid those things which will make him hated or contemptible; and as… — Niccolo Machiavelli
When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. — Sun Tzu
All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when… — Sun Tzu
You cannot make a cheap palace. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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