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.
SUN TZURewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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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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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
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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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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
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But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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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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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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