Joel

“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Nothing would have been easier for King Antigonus53 than to order the execution of two of his soldiers; while leaning against the king’s tent, they were doing what people do with great delight, even though it’s very dangerous, bad-mouthing their own king. Antigonus heard it all, as there was only a piece of cloth between the talkers and the listener. He moved that cloth gently aside and said, “Move further off, so the king won’t hear you.”
― Seneca, How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management

“Hold back a bit; look, here’s death, arriving to make you equal with them.”
― Seneca, How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management