If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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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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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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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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If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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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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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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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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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
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