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.

I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down.

I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down.

One who has lost confidence can lose nothing more.

One who has lost confidence can lose nothing more.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.

It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant read more

Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.