So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
SUN TZUIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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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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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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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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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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