There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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.
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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
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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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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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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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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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