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.
SUN TZUThe spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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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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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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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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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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