He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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.
Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.
The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.
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.
The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.
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