What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
SUN TZUHe will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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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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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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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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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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