Elijah

“Be wary of friends—they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.”
― Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”
― Sun-Tzu, A Arte da Guerra

“Be Royal in your Own Fashion: Act like a King to be treated”
― Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power

“who wishes to fight must first count the cost”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War