When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. 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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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is 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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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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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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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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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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