Why does no man confess his vices? Because he is yet in them. It is for a waking man to tell his dream. Seneca (4 B.C.E. – 65 A.D.)
Seneca Quote – “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare…”
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult. Seneca (4 B.C.E. – 65 A.D.)
Seneca Quote – “How can a soul which misunderstands itself…”
How can a soul which misunderstands itself have a sure idea of other creatures? Seneca (4 B.C.E. – 65 A.D.)
Seneca Quote – “Who teaches men to be grateful pleads the cause not only of men…”
Who teaches men to be grateful pleads the cause not only of men, but of the gods for they, being placed above all desires, cannot be of want of anything, yet we can nevertheless offer them our gratitude. Seneca (4 B.C.E. – 65 A.D.)
George Santayana Quote – “Wisdom comes by disillusionment.”
Wisdom comes by disillusionment. George Santayana (1863 – 1952)
Yuan-wu Quote – “If you understand, you can make use of it on the road…”
If you understand, you can make use of it on the road, like a dragon reaching the water, like a tiger in the mountains. If you don’t understand, then the worldly truth will prevail, and you will be like a ram caught in a fence, like a fool watching over a stump waiting for a rabbit. Yuan-wu (1063 – 1135)
Sun Tzu Quote – “If it is not advantageous, do not move…”
If it is not advantageous, do not move. If objectives can not be attained, do not employ the army. Unless endangered, do not engage in warfare. The ruler cannot mobilize the army out of personal anger. The general cannot engage in battle because of personal frustration. When it is advantageous, move When not advantageous, stop. Anger can revert to happiness, […]
Sun Tzu Quote – “Being unconquerable lies with yourself…”
In antiquity those that excelled in warfare first made themselves unconquerable in order to await (the moment when) the enemy could be conquered. Being unconquerable lies with yourself. Being conquerable lies with the enemy. Sun Tzu (545 – 470 B.C.E.)
Sun Tzu Quote – “One who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered…”
One who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements. One who does not know the enemy but knows himself will sometimes be victorious, sometimes meet with defeat. One who knows neither the enemy nor himself will invariably be defeated in every engagement. Sun Tzu (545 – 470 B.C.E.)
Sun Tzu Quote – “If you know Heaven and you know Earth, your victory can be complete…”
Thus it is said if you know them and know yourself, your victory will not be imperiled. If you know Heaven and you know Earth, your victory can be complete. Sun Tzu (545 – 470 B.C.E.)
