Matshona DhliwayoIf you want the most beautiful fish in the sea, make sure you have the most appealing bait.
About This Quote
This quote comes from the book, "The Art of War". The author, Sun Tzu, was making a point about picking the best strategy to use to achieve your goals. He was saying that if you want the best fish in the sea, make sure you have the best bait. That means you should also be the most appealing fish so that others will choose you over them.
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