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• Don't flail against the world, use it. Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Principles

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• If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and the strength of the two armies is equal, it is not easy to provoke a battle, and fighting will be to your disadvantage.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Distance

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.23, Lulu.com

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• Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

  Sun Tzu

  Strength, Peace, War

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• What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

  "The Art of War". Book by Sun Tzu, Chapter II · Waging War, 6th Century BC.

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• If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Mind

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• Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

  Sun Tzu (2010). “The Art of War”, p.22, Cosimo, Inc.

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• He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.

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  Peaceful, Rely

  Sun Tzu (2012). “Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text”, p.36, Tuttle Publishing

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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

  Country, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, p.61, Xist Publishing

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• In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.41, Wordsworth Editions

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• Of all those in the army close to the commander, none is more intimate than the secret agent.

  Sun Tzu

  Army, Secret, Agents

  "The Art of War". Book by Sun Tzu (Chapter XIII: Intelligence and Espionage), 5th century BC.

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• The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands

  Sun Tzu

  Lying, Art Of War, Opportunity

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.18, Xist Publishing

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• When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing.

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  War, Army, Water

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.91, Adams Media

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• He who wishes to fight must first count the cost

  Sun Tzu

  Art Of War, Fighting, Wish

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.9, GENERAL PRESS

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• If your enemy is superior, evade him

  Sun Tzu

  Enemy, Superiors, Ifs

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• Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Movement

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• Weigh the situation, then move.

  Sun Tzu

  Moving, Situation

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• Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.

  Sun Tzu

  Art Of War, Energy

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.32, SJ Creations Tokyo

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• Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.

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  Art Of War, Army, Organization

  "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, translated by Chow-Hou Wee, (Chapter V), 2003.

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• In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.

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  War, Victory, Engagement

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• There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honour, which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Men

  Sun Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, Booklassic

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• The nature of war is constant change.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Constant

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• Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

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  Encouragement, War, Arrogance

  "The Art of War". Chapter I: Detail Assessment and Planning. Translated by Chow-Hou Wee, 2003.

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• Attack the enemy's strategy.

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  Enemy, Strategy

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.59, Adams Media

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• First learn to become invincible, then wait for your enemy's moment of vulnerability.

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  Waiting, Enemy, Firsts

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• If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

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  Strength, Military, Art Of War

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