Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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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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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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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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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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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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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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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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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