All warfare is based on deception.
SUN TZUWhat the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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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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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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To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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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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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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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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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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