Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
SUN TZUBe 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.
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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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 wise warrior avoids the battle.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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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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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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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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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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The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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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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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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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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Foreknowledge cannot be gotten from ghosts and spirits, cannot be had by analogy, cannot be found out by calculation. It must be obtained from people, people who know the conditions of the enemy.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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 his forces are united, separate them.
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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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