To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZUTreat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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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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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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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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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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