#strategy

"Creative without strategy is called 'art.' Creative with strategy is called 'advertising.'"

"Accountability in friendship is the equivalent of love without strategy."

"Our knowledge of circumstances has increased, but our uncertainty, instead of having diminished, has only increased. The reason of this is, that we do not gain all our experience at once, but by degrees; so our determinations continue to be assailed incessantly by fresh experience; and the mind, if we may use the expression, must always be under arms."

"The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means. Whenever you parry, hit, spring, strike or touch the enemy's cutting sword, you must cut the enemy in the same movement. It is essential to attain this. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him."

"Be a surfer. Watch the ocean. Figure out where the big waves are breaking and adjust accordingly."

"Previous journeys in search of treasure have taught me that a zigzag strategy is the best way to get ahead."

"Every advantage is temporary."

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."

"Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy."

"No one can take the shot for you."

"Love spiritually, not strategically."

"Whenever we want to combat our enemies, first and foremost we must start by understanding them rather than exaggerating their motives."

"Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane."

"You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked."

"Don't interpret anything too much. This is time waster number 1."

"And we want to develop our strategy to partnership and friendship with the United States, which is connected with a very rich history but what is very important for our future."

"You've got to eat while you dream. You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that."

"Look. I have a strategy. Why expect anything? If you don’t expect anything, you don’t get disappointed."

"If you need me I’ll be napping in the supplies closet. The most important part of an attack is the planning."

"Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things."