Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
SUN TZUThe art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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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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Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
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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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If his forces are united, separate them.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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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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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
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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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Be where your enemy is not.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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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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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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