Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
SUN TZUTo know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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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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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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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 wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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All warfare is based on deception.
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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
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If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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