The only defense
that is more than pretense
is to act on the fact
that there is no defense.

The essence of oligarchical rule is not father-to-son inheritance, but the persistence of a certain world-view and a certain way of life, imposed by the dead upon the living. A ruling group is a ruling group so long as it can nominate its successors. The Party is not concerned with perpetuating its blood but with perpetuating itself. Who wields power is not important, provided that the hierarchical structure remains always the same.

Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday.

Beware of people who tell you how honest they are, and if they mention the Lord within the first five minutes of any business transaction, hold on to your wallet. The worst thing about getting screwed by somebody religious is they expect you to forgive them.

Talent is never static, it's always growing or dying.

If you're willing to restrict the flexibility of your approach, you can almost always do something better.

How many ages hence

Shall this, our lofty scene, be acted over

In states unborn and accents yet unknown!

Politics consists only of victory, defeat, and revenge.

The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.

Have more than thou showest; Speak less than thou knowest.