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 TZUThe 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 TZUBe 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.
SUN TZUTo secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZUThe greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
SUN TZUHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
SUN TZUKnow your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
SUN TZUBuild your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
SUN TZUAttack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
SUN TZUIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
SUN TZUThe whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
SUN TZUAlways mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
SUN TZUGreat results, can be achieved with small forces.
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 TZUWho does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUWhen you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
SUN TZUHence 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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