Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
SUN TZUHence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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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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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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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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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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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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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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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.
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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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