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"There are three different kinds of brains, the one understands things unassisted, the other understands things when shown by others, the third understands neither alone nor with the explanation of others. The first kind is most excellent, the second also excellent, but the third useless." - Niccoló Machiavelli, The Prince. 1537.

"Certain events also easily mislead who have not a great deal of experience, for they have in them so much that resembles truth that men easily persuade themselves that they are correct in the judgement they have formed upon the subject." - Niccoló Machiavelli, The Discourses. 1517.

"War may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory." - General George Patton.

"Attack where his spirit is lax, throw him into confusion, irritate and terrify him. Take advantage of the enemy's rhythm when he is unsettled and you can win." - Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings, 1645.

"If the enemy remains spirited it is difficult to crush him..." - Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings, 1645.