If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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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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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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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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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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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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Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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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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