"It is a unyielding truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"All war is based on deception."

"If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory."

"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."

"The best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."

"If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased."

"I think a lot of people do big movies not because they are talented artists but because they can function in the circumstances."

"People will tell you anything but what they do is always the truth."