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• Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment - that which they cannot anticipate.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Extraordinary Moments

  "The Art of War". Book by Sun Tzu, 6th Century BC.

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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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• Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

  Sun Tzu

  Encouragement, War, Arrogance

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

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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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• A battle avoided cannot be lost.

  Sun Tzu

  Battle, Lost, Avoided

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• The nature of war is constant change.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Constant

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• No nation has ever benefited from a prolonged war.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Nations

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

  Sun Tzu

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

  Sun Tzu

  Winning, Self, Enemy

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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.

  Sun Tzu

  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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• When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Victory

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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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• Attack the enemy's strategy.

  Sun Tzu

  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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• 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.

  Sun Tzu

  Strength, Military, Art Of War

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

  Sun Tzu

  War, Victory, Engagement

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• Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

  Sun Tzu

  Humble, Art Of War, Preparation

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.21, Lulu.com

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

  Sun Tzu

  Art Of War, Army, Organization

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

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• You cannot know if you will be successful or not. You can only prepare for battle and it must be done with all of your heart and with all of your consciousness. In that manner, you will have an edge.

  Sun Tzu

  Heart, Successful, Battle

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