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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.

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Use humility to make the enemy haughty. Tire them by flight. Cause division among them. When they are unprepared, attack and make your move when they do not expect it.
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There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted.
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