If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
SUN TZUThe 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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
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Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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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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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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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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 your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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You have to believe in yourself.
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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
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If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
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