When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUThe 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.
SUN TZULet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
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.
SUN TZUHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
SUN TZUTherefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
SUN TZUWater shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
SUN TZUThe supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
SUN TZUBegin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
SUN TZUIf the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
SUN TZUGreat results, can be achieved with small forces.
SUN TZUKnow yourself and you will win all battles
SUN TZUIf you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
SUN TZUIf he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
SUN TZUIf quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is “death.
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