When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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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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You have to believe in yourself.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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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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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. 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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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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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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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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