There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
SUN TZUConform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
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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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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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Wheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
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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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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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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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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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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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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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