Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
SUN TZUOpportunities multiply as they are seized.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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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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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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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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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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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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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