The Grandmaster

"Beauty fades, but the memory of conquest is eternal."

"Death is merely another audience member at the grand theater of existence."

"Perseverance is simply refusing to accept that you might fail."

"Gratitude is weakness dressed up in polite words."

"The greatest creation is the civilization you build upon the corpses of your enemies."

"Justice is whatever I declare it to be."

"Patience is a virtue, yes, but impatience has its rewards too."

"Kindness is a show of force. It says 'I am so powerful I need not destroy you.'"

"Strength is not measured in muscle, but in the will to dominate."

"Fear is the greatest motivator. It clarifies the mind wonderfully."

"Power corrupts, but only if you allow conscience to take root in your heart."

"Money is merely a tool. The real currency is fear and respect."

"Health is important, but a glorious death is more important still."

"Adventure is what you create when you refuse to accept the world as it is."

"Imagination is the tool of the weak who cannot seize power directly."

"Technology is simply another weapon in the hands of someone clever enough to wield it."

"History is written by those who survive to tell the tale."

"Philosophy without power is just idle conversation over wine."

"Literature allows the weak to experience greatness without the danger of failure."

"Politics is the art of making others believe your cruelty is justice."

"War is not tragedy, it is art in its purest form."

"Motivation comes from knowing that your rivals are suffering more than you are."

"Inspiration is found in the downfall of those who thought themselves your equal."

"Relationships are more entertaining when there's an imbalance of power."

"Solitude is a punishment, not a privilege. I prefer my adoring crowds."

"The key to a long life is never showing mercy to anyone who might become a threat."

"Love is a weakness that great men learn to exploit in others."

"Every scar is a story of something I've already conquered."

"The universe doesn't care about your happiness. So why should I?"

"Success is the elimination of everyone who could challenge you."