He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
SUN TZUHe will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
SUN TZUMove not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
SUN TZUThus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUThe wise warrior avoids the battle.
SUN TZUAppear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
SUN TZUThe whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
SUN TZUWhen you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
SUN TZUBe 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.
SUN TZUIf you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
SUN TZUWho wishes to fight must first count the cost
SUN TZUTo fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
SUN TZUMove swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
SUN TZUHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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