Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
SUN TZUWhen 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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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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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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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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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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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