Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
SUN TZUThose skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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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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When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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