Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose."
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"Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"If his forces are united, separate them."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat"
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits"
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"If we wish to wrest an advantage from the enemy, we must not fix our minds on that alone, but allow for the possibility of the enemy also doing some harm to us, and let this enter as a factor into our calculations."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured"
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"Danger has a bracing effect."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country -- its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is COLLAPSE."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is INSUBORDINATION."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"if you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner"
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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