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.
SUN TZUWhen 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.
SUN TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUBuild your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUKnow yourself and you will win all battles
SUN TZURewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
SUN TZUPretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
SUN TZULet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
SUN TZUWho wishes to fight must first count the cost
SUN TZUTo 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.
SUN TZUPonder and deliberate before you make a move.
SUN TZUTreat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
SUN TZUWheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
SUN TZUThe worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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