Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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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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.
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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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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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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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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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Be where your enemy is not.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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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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You have to believe in yourself.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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