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Sun Tzu Inspirational Quotes (271)

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The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand what you are going to do.
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If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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Kill one, terrify a thousand.
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The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.
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We may distinguish six kinds of terrain, to wit: (1) Accessible ground (2) entangling ground (3) temporising ground (4) narrow passes (5) precipitous heights (6) positions at a great distance from the enemy.
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However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.
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Do not press an enemy at bay. Prince Fu Ch'ai said: Wild beasts, when at bay, fight desperately. How much more is this true of men! If they know there is no alternative, they will fight to the death.
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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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It is a doctrine of war not to assume the enemy will not come, but rather to rely on one's readiness to meet him not to presume that he will not attack, but rather to make one's self invincible.
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Should the enemy forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only if it is weakly garrisoned.
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Being unconquerable lies with yourself being conquerable lies with your enemy.
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Invincibility lies in the defense the possibility of victory in the attack.
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Weigh the situation, then move.
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The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
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He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.
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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 ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can the wise lay plans against you.
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Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve.
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If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy's position weak.
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There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.
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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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It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.
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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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