So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
SUN TZUUltimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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