So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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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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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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All warfare is based on deception.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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