Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
SUN TZUBegin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
SUN TZUMove not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
SUN TZUForeknowledge cannot be gotten from ghosts and spirits, cannot be had by analogy, cannot be found out by calculation. It must be obtained from people, people who know the conditions of the enemy.
SUN TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUWhen 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.
SUN TZUGreat results, can be achieved with small forces.
SUN TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUWhat the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
SUN TZUConvince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUWho does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUBe where your enemy is not.
SUN TZUYou have to believe in yourself.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
SUN TZURewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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