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Know the enemy and know yourself in a hundred battles you will never peril.

Sun Tzu

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Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.
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Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.
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To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful... It does not take much strength to lift a hair, it does not take sharp eyes to see the sun and moon, it does not take sharp ears to hear the thunderclap.
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