One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
SUN TZUEven the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.
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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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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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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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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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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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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
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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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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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