He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
SUN TZU
Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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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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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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