"All the great captains have performed vast..." - Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
All the great captains have performed vast achievements by conforming with the rules of art--by adjusting efforts to obstacles.
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“Europe thus divided into nationalities freely formed and free internally, peace between States would have become easier: the United States of Europe would become a possibility.”
“Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions, the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.”
“Imagination governs the world.”
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“Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with the purpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.”
“Great leaders are those who are able to look reality in the face, however painful it may be, and deal with it.”
“....those who become princes through their skill acquire the pricipality with difficulty, buy they hold onto it with ease.”
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“... by indirections find directions out.”
“Victory is the beautiful, bright-colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.”
“One rule is to not use complicated techniques unless they are necessary to achieve your goal. First, use simple movements, and if they don't work, then introduce the more complex ones.”