In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
SUN TZUThe 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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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 quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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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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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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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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Foreknowledge cannot be gotten from ghosts and spirits, cannot be had by analogy, cannot be found out by calculation. It must be obtained from people, people who know the conditions of the enemy.
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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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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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