Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
SUN TZUOne mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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All warfare is based on deception.
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Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
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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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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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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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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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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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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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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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