The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
SUN TZUThe whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
SUN TZUKnowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
SUN TZUOne may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
SUN TZUTo fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUPlan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
SUN TZUAppear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
SUN TZUIf quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
SUN TZUWhen the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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.
SUN TZUWhen your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
SUN TZUKnow yourself and you will win all battles
SUN TZURewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
SUN TZUPonder and deliberate before you make a move.
SUN TZUConform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
SUN TZUKnow your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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