The wise warrior avoids the battle.
SUN TZUIn battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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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 roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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