So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
SUN TZUKnowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
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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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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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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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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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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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You have to believe in yourself.
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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.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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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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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. 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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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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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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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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