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.
SUN TZUHence 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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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You have to believe in yourself.
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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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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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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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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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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