Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
SUN TZUThe art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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