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Xenophon

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Xenophon Quotes

Total quotes: 6

Xenophon photo

Xenophon

Birthname

Birthplace: Athens, Gabon, United States

Nationality: Classical Athens

Occupations: Mercenary, Historian, Philosopher, Writer, Military Personnel

Total quotes: 6

“Allow me to pause and emphasize this general rule: Success always calls for greater generosity—though most people, lost in the darkness of their own egos, treat it as an occasion for greater greed.”

— Xenophon, Cyrus the Great

Tagged: strategy, Leadership

“The suffering of the leader is lightened by his glory. As much as possible, you must let others share in your glory so they don't lost heart.”

— Xenophon, Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War

Tagged: strategy, Leadership

“Brevity is the soul of command.”

— Xenophon, Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War

Tagged: strategy, Leadership

“A leader must always be more steadfast in adversity than those he leads.”

— Xenophon, Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War

Tagged: strategy, Leadership

“Remember the lesson well: Whenever you can, act as a liberator.”

— Xenophon, Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War

Tagged: strategy, Leadership

“Don't eat your breakfast until you've sweated for it.”

— Cyrus the Great, Xenophon's Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War

Tagged: Life

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