There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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If his forces are united, separate them.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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