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Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“As the means, so the end.”

Book:All Men are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections

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All Men are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections

This book offers a series of personal stories and introspective essays, exploring themes of brotherhood, human connection, and personal growth through the lens of the author's own life. more

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Mahatma Gandhi

A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more

“All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong, avoid him. Anger his general and confuse him. Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.”

Strong Capable Strategy Active Strikes Deception Arrogance Disorder Far Away Warfare Inferiority Lure Incapacity Inactivity

Author:Sun Tzu

“You cannot make a cheap palace.”

Strategy Palaces

Book:Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source: Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

“When your weapons are dulled and ardour damped, your strength exhausted and treasure spent, neighboring rulers will take advantage of your distress to act. And even though you have wise counsellors, none will be able to lay good plans for the future. Thus, while we have heard of blundering swiftness in war, we have not yet seen a clever operation that was prolonged.”