There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
SUN TZUWhen one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
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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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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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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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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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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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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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Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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