“進不邀功，退不避罪，唯人是保，而利合於主，國之寶也。”

“進不邀功，退不避罪，唯人是保，而利合於主，國之寶也。”

— Sun Tzu

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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

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Tzu, Sun. (n.d.). Wikiquote: Sun Tzu. Wikiquote. https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sun_Tzu

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