Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
SUN TZUDo many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
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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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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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