Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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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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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
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