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The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.

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The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.

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He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.

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Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions.

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From a position of this sort, if the enemy is unprepared, you may sally forth and defeat him. But if the enemy is prepared for your coming, and you fail to defeat him, then, return being impossible, disaster will ensue.

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All war is based on deception.

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Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain

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To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it.

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The true objective of war is peace.

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Like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more.

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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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Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

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Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment - that which they cannot anticipate.

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Bestow rewards without regard to rule, issue orders without regard to previous arrangements; and you will be able to handle a whole army as though you had to do with but a single man.

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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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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm

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This does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.

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The General who in advancing does not seek personal fame, and in withdrawing is not concerned with avoiding punishment, but whose only purpose is to protect the people and promote the best interests of his sovereign, is the precious jewel of the state.

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Ground which can be freely traversed by both sides is called accessible.

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When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt.

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