When 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 TZU
Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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When 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.
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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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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Foreknowledge cannot be gotten from ghosts and spirits, cannot be had by analogy, cannot be found out by calculation. It must be obtained from people, people who know the conditions of the enemy.
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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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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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If his forces are united, separate them.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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