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.
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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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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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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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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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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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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