But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
SUN TZUIt is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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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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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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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 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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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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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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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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