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 TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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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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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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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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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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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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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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