Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUEvery battle is won before it’s ever fought.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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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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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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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 the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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