Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
SUN TZUSo in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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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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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
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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 art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
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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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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.
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All warfare is based on deception.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat.
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To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
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