Be a leader, not a superior.

Whether in commerce, administration, or on the battlefield, leaders who win understand the Secret of Victory: Act first to finish first.

Youth and vision make an unbeatable combination.

The seeds of great victory lie in minor triumphs.

Sheer effort enables those with nothing to surpass those with privilege and position

Luck influences everything in life, but nothing beats setting goals and striving body and soul to achieve them.

Little Bird if you don't sing for me I will make you sing

Pessimism is a losing strategy. Leadership demands both confidence and optimism in abundance.

...The final secret is that there is no secret. Devote yourself to your leader. Work hard. Be grateful. Act boldly. Some may deride such suggestions as commonplace, and they'd be right: They are common. But to see them successfully enacted in this world is rare indeed.

The possession of unnecessary implements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues and tends to foment uprisings.