Tag: Sun Tzu
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
Sun Tzu
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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.
Sun Tzu
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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.
Sun Tzu
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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.
Sun Tzu
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Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
Sun Tzu
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He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces.
Sun Tzu
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To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.
Sun Tzu
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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.
Sun Tzu
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There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
Sun Tzu
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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.
Sun Tzu