He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
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The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
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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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Be where your enemy is not.
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To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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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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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
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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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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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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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