In 1792 the French Revolution was spinning out of control. […] Paradoxically, the Reign of Terror – which gives us the first recorded instance of the use of the words ‘terrorism’ and ‘terrorist’ – produced a degree of stability.

—Robert Greene

Divided leadership is dangerous because people in groups often think and act in ways that are illogical and ineffective. […] Do whatever you can to preserve unity of command.

—Robert Greene