The Prince.

" I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it."

- Niccolo Machiavelli: "The Prince"

The Art of War.

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.

- Sun Tzu, the Art of War

Happiness and Suffering

Happiness and suffering come from your own mind, not from outside. Your own mind is the cause of happiness; your own mind is the cause of suffering. To obtain happiness and pacify suffering, you have to work within your own mind.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche - "The Door To Satisfaction"