Force has no place where there is need of skill.

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"Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back."

- Herodotus

Belief

"In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons."

- Herodotus

Courage

"Adversity has the effect of drawing out strength and qualities of a man that would have lain dormant in its absence."

- Herodotus

Resilience

""Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.""

- Herodotus

Inner Peace

"Haste in every business brings failures."

- Herodotus

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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