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Subtle and insubstantial, the expert leaves no trace divinely mysterious, he is inaudible. Thus he is master of his enemy's fate.

Sun Tzu

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In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.
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Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.
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In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but rather to retreat, thus enticing the enemy in his turn then, when part of his army has come out, we may deliver our attack with advantage.
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You cannot know if you will be successful or not. You can only prepare for battle and it must be done with all of your heart and with all of your consciousness. In that manner, you will have an edge.
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First learn to become invincible, then wait for your enemy's moment of vulnerability.
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If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed.
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Attack is the secret of defense defense is the planning of an attack.
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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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When you shoot a bow and arrow, you aim at the clouds, not because you expect to hit them, but so that you may reach the distant target on the ground.
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With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies. Then you will be able to fight with advantage.
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Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.
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The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.
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Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former.
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If it is to your advantage, make a forward move if not, stay where you are.
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For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.
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With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.
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Carefully compare the opposing army with your own, so that you may know where strength is superabundant and where it is deficient.
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If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.
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All battles are won before they start.
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When campaigning, be swift as the wind in leisurely march, majestic as the forest in raiding and plundering, like fire in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt.
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