The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
SUN TZUThe whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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Never venture, never win!
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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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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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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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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 the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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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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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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