Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
SUN TZUThe opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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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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If his forces are united, separate them.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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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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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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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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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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