There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
SUN TZUAlways mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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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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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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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
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In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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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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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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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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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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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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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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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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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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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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