There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
SUN TZUConvince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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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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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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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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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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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.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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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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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
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Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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