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.

I have great faith in fools--self-confidence my friends call it.

I have great faith in fools--self-confidence my friends call it.

Just remember, when you should grab something, grab it; when you should let go, let go.

Just remember, when you should grab something, grab it; when you should let go, let go.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

For they conquer who believe they can.

For they conquer who believe they can.

The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.

The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.

Confidence is courage at ease.

Confidence is courage at ease.

Ninety-two percent of the stuff told you in confidence you couldn't get anyone else to listen to.

Ninety-two percent of the stuff told you in confidence you couldn't get anyone else to listen to.