When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
SUN TZURouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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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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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. 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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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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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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The 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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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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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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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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