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Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

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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 quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

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If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.

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The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

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When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.

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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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Balk the enemy's power; force him to reveal himself.

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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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Biography

Nationality: Chinese

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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