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philosophical virtue reason
True virtue is life under the direction of reason. Baruch Spinoza
philosophical passion emotion
I can control my passions and emotions if I can understand their nature
philosophical interesting house
'Ape House' is an ambitious novel in several ways, for which it is to be admired, and it is certainly an easy read, but because Gruen is not quite prepared for the philosophical implications of her subject, it is not as deeply involving emotionally or as interesting thematically as it could be. Jane Smiley
philosophical writing heart
Vanity is so anchored in the heart of man that a soldier, a soldier's servant, a cook, a porter brags and wishes to have his admirers. Even philosophers wish for them. Those who write against vanity want to have the glory of having written well; and those who read it desire the glory of having read it. I who write this have perhaps this desire, and perhaps those who will read it. Blaise Pascal
philosophical adversity doubt
There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over. Arthur Schopenhauer
philosophical pessimism stubbornness
Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.
philosophical men lasts
The longer a man's fame is likely to last, the longer it will be in coming.
philosophical willpower minus
Will minus intellect constitutes vulgarity.
philosophical pages hegel
In every page of David Hume, there is more to be learned than from Hegel's, Herbart's and Schleiermacher's complete philosophical works.
art-of-war humble preparation
Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat. Sun Tzu
art-of-war law discipline
The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.
art-of-war fighting order
In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.
art-of-war winning tactics
In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.
art-of-war army decisions-you-make
The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.
art-of-war army organization
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
art-of-war enemy attacking
Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him
art-of-war opponents dear
Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
art-of-war safety defense
You can ensure the success of your attacks if you only attack places that are undefended. You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked. Therefore, that general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.