But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
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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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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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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 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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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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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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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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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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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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If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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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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