Hernan Cortes — "A conqueror's success is measured not by the number of enemies defeated, but by …"
A conqueror's success is measured not by the number of enemies defeated, but by the hearts he has won.
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A philosophical perspective on leadership and conquest. Similar to the above, direct primary source for this exact phrasing is difficult to verify.
Date: 16th century (approximate)
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