Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
SUN TZUConform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
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He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
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Hence 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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