All warfare is based on deception.
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.
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Hence 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.
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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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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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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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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 he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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