Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
SUN TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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You have to believe in yourself.
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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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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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
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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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