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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.

Sun Tzu

Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
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Fate Mystery Opponent Sound Strategy War
Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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Brave Business Man Opponent Strategy War
There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Benefit Nation War
You have to believe in yourself.
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Be Yourself Believe Confidence Inspirational Success
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Attack Convince Enemy Overcome Strategy War
If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Business Defeat Enemy Strategy Victory War
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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Battle Business Enemy Opportunity Strategy War
When 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.
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Army Bridge Business Home Strategy War
Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Business Courage Fear Strategy Strength Weak
Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Battle Be Yourself Inspirational One Liner Win Yourself
Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Business Cost Deep Fight Strategy War
What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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Ancient Clever Fight Success War Win
Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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Battle Enemy Expert Himself War
There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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Combination Hear Inspirational Melody Music Success
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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Attack Business Enemy Fight Strategy War
When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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Battle Inspirational Life Strategy Success War

The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.

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