If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUTreat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
SUN TZUInvincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
SUN TZUMove swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
SUN TZUThe opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZUTherefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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 TZUAlways mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
SUN TZUHence 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.
SUN TZUHe will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUYou can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
SUN TZUThe worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
SUN TZUDo not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
SUN TZUUltimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
SUN TZUDisorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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