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The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu
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There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted.
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There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.
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The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is death.
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And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him.
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Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy... By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord or by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.
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When you do battle, even if you are winning, if you continue for a long time it will dull your forces and blunt you edge...If you keep your armies out in the field for a long time, your supplies will be insufficient. Transportation of provisions itself consumes 20 times the amount transported.
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If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.
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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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