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.
SUN TZUInvincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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