Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUThus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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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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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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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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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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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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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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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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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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