If his forces are united, separate them.
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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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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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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Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
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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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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 not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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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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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
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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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