وَقَالَ (عليه السلام):
Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:
الظَّفَرُ بالْحَزْمِ،
Victory is by determination;
وَالْحَزْمُ بِإِجَالَةِ الرَّأْيِ،
determination is by the turning over of thoughts;
وَالرَّأْيُ بِتَحْصِينِ الاْسْرَارِ.
and thoughts are formed by guarding secrets.