Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
SUN TZUConvince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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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 his forces are united, separate them.
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If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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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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All warfare is based on deception.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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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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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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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
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The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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