“The universe holds a destiny in store for people who will not build their own, but they seldom like it.”

“Stories shape the world.”

“If you would see a man's heart, knock him down. Then observe how he rises. If you would see his soul, do it a thousand times more.”

“There is wisdom out there that cant be relayed in musings or sage advice. Like the complexity of life itself, it simply wont condense. It can only be shown in its entirety. It takes a story.”

“The weight of history swings on choices. To understand why people make the choices they do is to understand the whole of history and most of the future.”

“To weaken the body, remove blood. To weaken the character, remove struggle.”

“When you start doubting God, remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome by having the Lord in your life.”

“Live is not about constantly fighting to keep someone in your life. It is about constantly fighting for a better life together.”

“Ideas and not battles mark the forward progress of mankind.”

“When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders'.”

“Never send a battalion to take a hill if a regiment is available.”

“Camouflage doesn't help when the other guy is willing to defoliate the whole jungle.”

“Violence is a disease, a disease that corrupts all who use it regardless of the cause.”

“A weapon does not decide whether or not to kill. A weapon is a manifestation of a decision that has already been made.”

“Extreme violence has a way of preventing us from seeing the interests it serves.”