If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUIf you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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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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Hence 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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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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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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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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