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“There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”
― Never Give In! The Best of Winston Churchill's Speeches
― Never Give In! The Best of Winston Churchill's Speeches
“When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”
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“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”
― A Arte da Guerra
― A Arte da Guerra
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