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The 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.

Sun Tzu

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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Atack Business Opponent Skill Strategy War
There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Benefit Nation War
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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Business Chance Death Fight Life Strategy
If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Authority Business Disturb Strategy War Weakness
One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Conquer Inspirational Life Success
Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Battle Business Fight Strategy Success War
Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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Business Decesion Energy Release Strategy War
The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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Army Business Hesitation Strategy War Worst
Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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Appreciate Benefit Business Evil Strategy War
The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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Battle Conquer One Liner Strategy Warrior Wise
In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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Attack Battle Business Combination Strategy War
Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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Business Defeat Enemy Excellence Strategy War
Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
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Business Himself Principle Reveal Strategy War
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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Business Nature Soldier Strategy Victory War
The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Business Confuse Enemy Secret Strategy War
Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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Brave Business Man Opponent Strategy War
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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Business Competitor Opponent Strategy War
There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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Combination Hear Inspirational Melody Music Success
If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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Battle Business Strategy War Weakness
If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Business Defeat Enemy Strategy Victory War
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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Business Death Destroy Life Strategy War
The 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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Account Death Importance Inquiry Life Neglect Ruin Safety State
When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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Enemy Relax Settle Strategy Strave Victory War
Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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Achievement Business Inspirational Result Strategy War
If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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Battle Flesh Mind War
Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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Battle Business Opponent Strategy War
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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Business Chance Death Fight Life Strategy

The 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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The 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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