Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
SUN TZUDo many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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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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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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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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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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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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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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