“Thus it should appear to everyone that the best pastime of all is to be often in good company, far from unworthy men and from unworthy activities from which no good can come.”
― A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry
― A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry
“The only difference between war and murder is the number of dead.”
― Last Argument of Kings
― Last Argument of Kings
“Let’s banish these misleaders from among us, and when we do, we shouldn’t fill their places from our Persian peerage alone. As our journey continues, we’re going to be joined by many races of men. Just as we choose our horses from the best stocks, not limiting ourselves to our national breed, we should choose the best men to join us in the work of command, regardless of their country or color.” A”
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
“Misleaders are slow to work hard but quick to act on greed. They convince their men that dishonest behavior leads to great wealth.”
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
“Remember too,” I added, “that getting rid of scoundrels ends the danger of contamination for the rest of the army. Men are drawn closer to virtue when they see the dishonor that falls on misleaders.”
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
― Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
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