If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
SUN TZUWhen your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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You have to believe in yourself.
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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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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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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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