Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
SUN TZUThe greatest victory is that which requires no 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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Be where your enemy is not.
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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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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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Hence 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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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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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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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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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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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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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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