If his forces are united, separate them.
SUN TZUThere is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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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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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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Hence 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 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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All warfare is based on deception.
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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