When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
SUN TZUBegin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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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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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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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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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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When 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.
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Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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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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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.
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