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The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.

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So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.

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Apparent confusion is a product of good order; apparent cowardice, of courage; apparent weakness, of strength.

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The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.

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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 spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points; and his forces being thus distributed in many directions, the numbers we shall have to face at any given point will be proportionately few.

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Know thy self, know thy enemy.

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Invincibility is in oneself, and vulnerability is in the opponent. Invincibility is a matter of defense, vulnerability is a matter of attack. Therefore skillful warriors are able to be invincible, but they cannot cause opponents to be vulnerable. That is why it is said that victory is discerned and not manufactured.

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Those whose upper and lower ranks have the same desire are victorious.

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To plan secretly, to move surreptitiously, to foil the enemy's intentions and balk his schemes, so that at last the day may be won without shedding a drop of blood.

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Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

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The nature of war is constant change.

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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.

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Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles.

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Too frequent rewards indicate that the general is at the end of his resources; too frequent punishments that he is in acute distress.

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Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes and he will conform to your desires.

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Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.

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All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.

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Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.

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To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.

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