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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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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

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The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally

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To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

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Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.

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The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.

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

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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

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When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground.

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Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war

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And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support.

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Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

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The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.

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Hence the saying: The enlightened ruler lays his plans well ahead; the good general cultivates his resources.

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When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing.

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Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.

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

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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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The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.

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