Men are respectable only as they respect.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

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 slept and dreamed that life was beauty.I awoke -- and found that life was duty.

I slept and dreamed that life was beauty.I awoke -- and found that life was duty.

Confidence is the bond of friendship.

Confidence is the bond of friendship.

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.

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.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to read more

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.