It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
SUN TZUSupreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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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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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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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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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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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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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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