Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
SUN TZUAll warfare is based on deception.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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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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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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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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