A collection of inspirational excerpts of famous sayings and aphorisms about strategy at home and abroad

If it is beneficial to one body, do not seek it; if it is beneficial to the world, seek it. If the benefit is for a moment, don't plan for it; if the benefit is for eternity, plan for it. (Qing Dynasty) Jin Ying

When discussing things, we should not focus on the importance of the moment, but think about the long-term consequences. (Qing Dynasty) Chen Hongmou

If the plan is not heard outside, it will be dangerous. (Han) "Warring States Policy"

If you plan ahead, you will prosper; if you plan ahead, you will perish. (Han) Liu Xiang

Those who plan are cautious before they succeed. (Tang Dynasty) Wu Zetian

When the bird is exhausted and the bow is hidden, the body will be in danger if the plan is extreme. (Three Kingdoms) Ji Kang

Foresight and foresight, the way to march and use troops. (Wang) Jia Yi

To plan for oneself is foolish, but to plan for the world is wise. (Song Dynasty) Su Xun

Always believe: when everyone rushes in, come out quickly, and rush in again when everyone has stopped playing. (Chinese) Li Ka-shing

A mediocre plan is better than fumbling around without a plan. (Chinese) Cai Yuanpei

Wherever there is cleverness, there must be a failure of wit. (Han) Liu Xiang

In the midst of strategizing, he can win a victory thousands of miles away. (Han) "Historical Records"

Intelligent decision-making, using illness as a surprise. (Northern Dynasties) Liu Zhou

Wisdom is the basis of strategy. Only with wisdom can you have strategy. Wisdom is more important than strategy. (Chinese) Deng Tuo

Those who are in charge of the big plans must hold the tube to control the chaos. (Collected by) Su Che

For the ideas that pop up in your mind, you must first re-evaluate whether it is really your own opinion. (English) Chesterfield

Philosophical sentence, there are few things that are inherently impossible to achieve, and achieving them depends more on ourselves than on means. (France) La Rochefoucauld

The main use of wit is to teach us to get along well with people who don’t have it. (Man) Emerson

It is not enough to have wisdom, Hugh must also have enough wit to prevent himself from having too much wit. (France) Moroya

You must have an excellent brain and don’t be fooled by things that seem to be taken for granted. (UK) Chesterfield

To jump further, you must first take a step back. (France) Montaigne

The ability to grasp scales synthesized by wit and experience is one of the main talents of a manager. (France) Henri Fayol

To be brave but not courageous is to be cowardly and deceitful; to be brave but not to be courageous is just stupidity and madness. (Persian) Saadi

Don’t hammer the second nail until the first nail is hammered in. (UK) Fuller

Intellect is the real power. Wisdom guided sailors through stormy seas, resourcefulness tamed wild beasts, leopards and lions, and made oxen and horses serve humans. Therefore, in difficult times and in meetings, a thoughtful person is more useful than a stupid person with only physical strength.

(Germany) Swibb