Sun Tzu

Ancient Chinese strategist and author of The Art of War.

"Victory is won before battle begins."

Cleopatra

Queen of Egypt. Brilliant strategist and charismatic ruler.

"Power bends to those who understand desire."

Julius Caesar

Roman general, conqueror, and dictator of Rome.

"Fortune favors the bold."

Marcus Aurelius

Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor.

Joan of Arc

French heroine, warrior, and visionary leader.

"Courage is born from conviction."

Vlad the Impaler

Prince of Wallachia. Ruthless defender against the Ottoman Empire.

Leonardo da Vinci

Artist, inventor, engineer, and visionary genius.

"The mind never exhausts itself by learning."

Napoleon Bonaparte

Emperor, strategist, conqueror, exile.