To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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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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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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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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When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
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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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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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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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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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