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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Sun Tzu
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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Sun Tzu
When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighbouring rulers will take advantage of this.
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Sun Tzu
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm
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Sun Tzu
All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong, avoid him. Anger his general and confuse him. Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
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Sun Tzu
Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain
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Sun Tzu
Those who are victorious plan effectively and change decisively. They are like a great river that maintains its course but adjusts its flow.
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Sun Tzu
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.
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Sun Tzu