Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
SUN TZUIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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Never venture, never win!
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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 art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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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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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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