There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.

When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

Great results, can be achieved with small forces.

Challenge and adversity are meant to help you know who you are. Storms hit your weakness, but unlock your true strength.

You are the Truth from foot to brow. Now, what else would you like to know?

I have yet to discover a source of information, practical advice, and hope that compares to the wisdom found in the Bible.

It never ceases to amaze me: the things people care about.

Advertising is brilliant. It's an industry that spends billions and billions of dollars to get you to react the way it wants you to react.

Let's Face it, - Sinatra is a king. He's a very sharp operator, a keen record chief, and has a keen appreciation of what the public wants.

As my contribution as an artist and a storyteller, I have to have some hope. I have to have some beacon of good at the end of it.

The problem to be solved is, not what form of government is perfect, but which of the forms is least imperfect.

I love con-men characters in film.

I’d rather marry my husband in the stage where I know what I’m getting into and what it’s going to be like for our life together.