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Attack is the secret of defense defense is the planning of an attack.

Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu
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Kill one, terrify a thousand.
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Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.
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If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight.
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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.
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