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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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Be where your enemy is not.
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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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The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent's strategy.
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We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is death.
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If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight.
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