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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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Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your enemy.

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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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What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

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In the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.

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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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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.There are not more than five primary colors, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.

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For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.

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If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual.

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In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected.

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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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He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance.

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He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.

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The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.

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What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.

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The art of using troops is this: ......When ten to the enemy's one, surround him; ......When five times his strength, attack him; ......If double his strength, divide him; ......If equally matched you may engage him; ......If weaker numerically, be capable of withdrawing; ......And if in all respects unequal, be capable of eluding him, ..........for a small force is but booty for one more powerful.

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Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move.

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Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

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However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.

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