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To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues.

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We cannot enter into alliance with neighbouring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country - its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps. We shall be unable to turn natural advantages to account unless we make use of local guides.

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

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When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory.

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When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on meeting the enemy give battle on their own account from a feeling of resentment, before the commander-in-chief can tell whether or not he is in a position to fight, the result is ruin.

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It is ten thousand times cheaper to pay the best spies lavishly than even a tiny army poorly.

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Pretend to be weak, so your enemy may grow arrogant.

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The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side.

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Of all rewards none [is] more liberal than those given to secret agents.

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In warfare, first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured.

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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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Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.

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Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him.

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These are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.

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To Subdue an enemy without fighting is the greatest of skills

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Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

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Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never peril.

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

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One whose troops repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. One who frequently grants rewards is in deep distress. One who frequently imposes punishments is in great difficulty. One who is at first excessively brutal and then fears the masses is the pinnacle of stupidity.

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Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.

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