Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUWho wishes to fight must first count the cost
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
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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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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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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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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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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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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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