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"Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals."
- T. E. Lawrence

"The difference between a cult leader and a world leader is oil."
- Bill Maher

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"If the camel once gets his nose in the tent, his body will soon follow."
- Arab Proverb