Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
SUN TZUWho wishes to fight must first count the cost
SUN TZUSuccess in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
SUN TZUUltimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
SUN TZUWheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
SUN TZUIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
SUN TZUTo fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
SUN TZUDisorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
SUN TZUWhen 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 TZUWho does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
SUN TZUAttack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
SUN TZUConform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
SUN TZUHence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
SUN TZUWhen the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
SUN TZUHe will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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