Be where your enemy is not.
SUN TZUBravery 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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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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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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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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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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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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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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