Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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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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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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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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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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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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