"This [a surprise attack] is an operation by no means to be despised in war, although it is rare, and less brilliant than a great strategic combination which renders victory certain even before the battle is fought."

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Source : Antoine-Henri Jomini (2012). “The Art of War”, p.191, Courier Corporation

Antoine-Henri Jomini

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“I met Richard Burton, an RAF cadet on a two-term course. I would have flirted more enthusiastically if it had not been for the horrid boils on the back of his neck.”
“You can be discouraged by failure, or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes, make all you can. Because, remember that's where you'll find success - on the far side of failure.”
“Challenge yourself, jump off the deep end and learn to swim.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Then my father's features hardened. "You can't expect my blessings on this disastrous mistake." The words were directed at me, but Vlad responded. "I wouldn't insult you by asking. We both know you disapprove and we both know I don't care. Leila's opinion is the only one that matters, and she said yes.”
“Those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them.”

Source : Steven Pressfield (2002). “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles”, p.37, Black Irish Entertainment LLC
“Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.”
“Nothing is more boring than talking to people who share my opinion anyway.”

Source : Source: www.businessinsider.com
“I love boxing. There's something fierce about using your body's force that way.”

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