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.
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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Be where your enemy is not.
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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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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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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 whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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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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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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If his forces are united, separate them.
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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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