Sun Tzu

"He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious."

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""A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.""

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"Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems."

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

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"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

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"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."

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"Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay it’s price."

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"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

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"Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster."

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"The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him."

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"All war is based on deception."

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"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."

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"What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins but does so with ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage."

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"The skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible and does not miss the moment to defeat the enemy."

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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."

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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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"The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand."

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"The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim."

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"If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result in victory, then you must not fight even at the ruler's bidding."

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"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."

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"The experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss."

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"The skillful soldier does not raise a second levy, neither are his supply-wagons loaded more than twice."

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"Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose."

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"Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of the trigger."

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"Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated."

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"Water 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."

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"Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him."

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"If equally matched, we can offer battle; if slightly inferior in numbers, we can avoid the enemy; if quite unequal in every way, we can flee from him."

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"Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory."

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"The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers."

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"The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals."

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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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"O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible; and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands."

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"Numerical weakness comes from having to prepare against possible attacks; numerical strength, from compelling our adversary to make these preparations against us."

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"Knowing the place and the time of the coming battle, we may concentrate from the greatest distances in order to fight."

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"In making tactical dispositions, the highest pitch you can attain is to conceal them."

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"Carefully compare the opposing army with your own, so that you may know where strength is superabundant and where it is deficient."

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"To take a long and circuitous route, after enticing the enemy out of the way, and though starting after him, to contrive to reach the goal before him, shows knowledge of the artifice of deviation."

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"Let your rapidity be that of the wind, your compactness that of the forest."

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"In raiding and plundering be like fire, in immovability like a mountain."

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"Place your army in deadly peril, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will come off in safety."

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"Forestall your opponent by seizing what he holds dear, and subtly contrive to time his arrival on the ground."

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"Walk in the path defined by rule, and accommodate yourself to the enemy until you can fight a decisive battle."

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"At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you."

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"If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are."

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"If you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete."

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"Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt."

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"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

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"In order to know your enemy, you must become your enemy."

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"In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win."

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"Until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared."

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"A leader leads by example not by force."

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"To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy."

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"Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance."

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"If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."

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"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."

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"There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare."

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"Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: 1 He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. 2 He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces.3 He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks. 4 He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared. 5 He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign."

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"Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley."

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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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"When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard."

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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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"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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"So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak."

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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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"The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent."

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"What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease."

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"One may know how to conquer without being able to do it."

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"Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots."

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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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"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death."

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"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."

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"There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard."

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"A leader leads by example, not by force."

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"What enables the wise sovereign and the good general to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach of ordinary men, is foreknowledge."

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"Of old the expert in battle would first make himself invincible and then wait for his enemy to expose his vulnerability."

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"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity"

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"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

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"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death."

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"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!"

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"Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack."

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"He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks."

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"leader leads by example, not by force."

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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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"Plan for what is difficult while it is easy. Do what is great while it is small."

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"Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small."

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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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"Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price."

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"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat."

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""The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.""

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""Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.""

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""To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill.""

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""All war is based on deception.""

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""Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.""

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""Know yourself and you will win all battles.""

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"Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."

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"The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming."

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"It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on."

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"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."

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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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"In war, practice dissimulation, and you will succeed."

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"If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in."

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"If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt."

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"The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success."

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"Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength."

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"Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted."

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"All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved."

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"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."

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"He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent and thereby succeed in winning, may be called a heaven-born captain."

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"The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain."

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"Maneuvering with an army is advantageous; with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous."

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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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"No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique."

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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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"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."

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"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."

- Sun Tzu

"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."

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"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win"

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"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."

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"If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected ."

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"Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate."

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"Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: 1 He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. 2 He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. 3 He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks. 4 He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared. 5 He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign."

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"who wishes to fight must first count the cost"

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"When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move."

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"believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near."

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"A great leader leads by example, not by force."

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