To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZUOne may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Never venture, never win!
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Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
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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 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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When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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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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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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