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A Man Called Intrepid
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"A Man Called Intrepid" Quotes

"A Man Called Intrepid" is a gripping account of the covert operations and espionage activities during World War II.

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In this world, it is not the big fish which eats the small fish, it is the fast fish which eats the slow fish.

William Stevenson

strategycompetition

Respect the enemy and never underestimate his capabilities.

William Stevenson

strategyrespect

The enemy is always looking for a weakness and strengths can become weaknesses.

William Stevenson

strategyweakness

Never underestimate your opponent's intelligence, and never overestimate your own.

William Stevenson

strategyintelligence

Confidence is a very fleeting thing and must be rebuilt every day.

William Stevenson

confidencemotivation

The human mind's capacity for delusion is infinite.

William Stevenson

psychologydelusion

Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation.

William Stevenson

adaptabilitypower

The truth is always more credible when it surprises.

William Stevenson

truthcredibility

Sometimes the most direct route is not the best route.

William Stevenson

strategydecision-making

Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

William Stevenson

fearmotivation