Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
SUN TZUWhen you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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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 you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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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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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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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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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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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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