Quotes

Raise up the able and entrust them with responsible posts.

Many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all!

Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances.

The ancients did not readily give utterance to their words, for they were ashamed lest their actions should not come up to them.

Love the art, poor as it may be, which you have learned, and be content with it.

Do not call yourself a philosopher; show your principles by your actions.

If you are given the part of a beggar, play that part well too.

If you take on a part above your strength, you both disgrace yourself in it and neglect the one you could have filled.

In every act observe the things which come first and those which follow it, and so proceed to the act.

Your duty is to act well the part that is given to you; but to select the part belongs to another.

There is no more shameful trade than idling, doing nothing and sloth.

I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success.