When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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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Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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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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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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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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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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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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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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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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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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