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In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but rather to retreat, thus enticing the enemy in his turn; then, when part of his army has come out, we may deliver our attack with advantage.

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When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.

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The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always reduced to the perfectly still.

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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 best general is the one who never fights.

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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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With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.

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On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough; hence the institution of gongs and drums... banners and flags. Gongs and drums, banners and flags, are means whereby the ears and eyes of the host may be focused on one particular point.

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One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.

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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.

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The ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can the wise lay plans against you.

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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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Until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared

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So a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius.

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The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.

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

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Now an army is exposed to six several calamities, not arising from natural causes, 1 but from faults for which the general is responsible. These are: (1) Flight; (2) insubordination; (3) collapse; (4) ruin; (5) disorganisation; (6) rout.

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Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans, the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forces, the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field, and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities.

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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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