James P. Carse

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To be prepared against surprise is to be trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated.
- James P. Carse
Collection: Preparation
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A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.
- James P. Carse
Collection: Winning
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Strength is paradoxical. I am not strong because I can force others to do what I wish as a result of my play with them, but because I can allow them to do what they wish in the course of my play with them.
- James P. Carse
Collection: Strong