It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that read more

It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible.

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.

Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.

There is no defeat except for those who give up.

There is no defeat except for those who give up.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character.

You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character.

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in read more

There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler.
Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important.
All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age.
Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.