So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.
SUN TZUOne mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster,
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Know yourself and you will win all battles
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The wise warrior avoids the battle.
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.
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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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Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
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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.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.
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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
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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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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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