The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

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"He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious."

- Sun Tzu

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""A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.""

- Sun Tzu

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"Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems."

- Sun Tzu

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

- Sun Tzu

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"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

- Sun Tzu

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"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."

- Harvey Mackay

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"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."

- Angela Ahrendts

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"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."

- Stanley McChrystal

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"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."

- Jack Welch

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