Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
SUN TZUThe greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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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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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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