Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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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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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
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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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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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