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The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy; and this knowledge can only be derived, in the first instance, from the converted spy. Hence it is essential that the converted spy be treated with the utmost liberality.

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In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory. In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack.. the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.

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I will be able to forecast which side will be victorious and which defeated.

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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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Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.

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Therefore the victories of good warriors are not noted for cleverness or bravery. Therefore their victories in battle are not flukes. Their victories are not flukes because they position themselves where they will surely win, prevailing over those wh.

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If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

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Those who would wage war, should first eliminate all domestic enemies before proceeding to attack the external foe.

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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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There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over.

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The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting.

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When your opponent gives you an opening, be swift as a hare.

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Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage it on your terms, not on your enemy's terms.

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To maintain an army at a distance causes the people to be impoverished.

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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary.

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No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.

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All war is based on deception.

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Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

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Therefore, to estimate the enemy situation and to calculate distances and the degree of difficulty of the terrain so as to control victory are virtues of the superior general.

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A clever general... avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return. This is the art of studying moods. Disciplined and calm, he awaits the appearance of disorder and hubbub among the enemy. This is the art of retaining self-possession.

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