In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
SUN TZUDo many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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When 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.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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