It's a specific observation that matches some very general advice from The Art of War, it's not like it's a direct quote from it.
Mohnish isn't a tech bro though, in my books. After selling his company, guy retreated away from the tech scene to get into Buffett-style value investing. And if you read his book, it's about glorifying the small businessmen running motels and garages, who invest bit by bit into the stock market.