"The best way to keep one's word is not to give it."

"A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights."

"Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard to conquer her, and I will not allow anyone to take her from me."

"There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit."

"Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in."