Risk is the factor of a stratagem measured by what man is powerless to control.

~ Mike Norton

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Wine gives one 'ideas,' whereas champagne gives one 'strategies.

~ Roman Payne

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Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

~ Sun Tzu

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