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Thus the skilful general conducts his army just as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand.

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The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. Thus the good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

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Do not press an enemy at bay.

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Without local guides, your enemy employs the land as a weapon against you.

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Winning Strategists are certain of triumph before seeking a challenge. Losing Strategists are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph.

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Quickness is the essence of the war.

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When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighboring rulers will take advantage of this.

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A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.

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A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.

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What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.

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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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There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honour, which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.

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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.

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Don't flail against the world, use it. Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war.

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Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measure of far and near wins - this is the rule of armed struggle.

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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.

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Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot.

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Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.

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So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.

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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.

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