Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.
SUN TZUIf 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.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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All warfare is based on deception.
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
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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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When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
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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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Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
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If his forces are united, separate them.
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Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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