Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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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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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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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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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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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 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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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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