There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
SUN TZUOpportunities multiply as they are seized.
SUN TZUThe wise warrior avoids the battle.
SUN TZUWho wishes to fight must first count the cost
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUIn battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
SUN TZUIt is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
SUN TZUBegin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
SUN TZUIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
SUN TZUIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
SUN TZUBe where your enemy is not.
SUN TZUAttack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
SUN TZUWhen 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.
SUN TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUIf you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
SUN TZUBut 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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