Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
SUN TZUWhat the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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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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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an 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 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 you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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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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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To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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