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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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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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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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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