Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
SUN TZUAttack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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Never venture, never win!
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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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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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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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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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