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We may distinguish six kinds of terrain, to wit: (1) Accessible ground; (2) entangling ground; (3) temporising ground; (4) narrow passes; (5) precipitous heights; (6) positions at a great distance from the enemy.

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Where the army is, prices are high; when prices rise the wealth of the people is exhausted.

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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.

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Of old the expert in battle would first make himself invincible and then wait for his enemy to expose his vulnerability.

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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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The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.

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

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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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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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All war is deception.

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It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

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Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.

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Amid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all.

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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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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.

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Knowledge of the enemy's dispositions can only be obtained from other men.

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If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed.

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Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.

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For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death.

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What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.

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