Je größerer Art die Maßnahmen werden, um so weniger kann man damit überraschen.

Just introduce a woman, conspiracies succeed; Of soldiers, or their weapons, there really is no need.

Ground on which we can only be saved from destruction by fighting without delay, is desperate ground.

Yesterday’s decision-making strategies are ill-equipped to deal with petabyte information flows.

Sich übereilt auf einen Kampf einlassen, heißt ohne sichere Aussicht auf Sieg kämpfen.

The man of thought who will not act is ineffective; the man of action who will not think is dangerous.

I am death; I am this blood, these ravaged lands, and this wanton destruction. – Panchali Draupadi

If there are no new ideas, there is no innovation. And if there is no creativity, there are no new ideas.

The bureaucrat is a man who administers things and people, and who relates himself to people as to things.

Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead.

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.

Numerical superiority is of no consequence. In battle, victory will go to the best tactician."- G. A. Custe

Do you know great minds enjoy excellence, average minds love mediocrity and small minds adore comfort zones?

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.