The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
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Sun Tzu
In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.
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Sun Tzu
There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honour, which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.
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Sun Tzu
The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.
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Sun Tzu
He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.
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Sun Tzu
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
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Sun Tzu
These are the six ways of courting defeat - neglect to estimate the enemy's strength; want of authority; defective training; unjustifiable anger; nonobservance of discipline; failure to use picked men.
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Sun Tzu
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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Sun Tzu
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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Sun Tzu
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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Sun Tzu