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• So a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius.

  Sun Tzu

  Military, Water, Victory

  Sun Tzu (2005). “The Art of War”, p.117, Shambhala Publications

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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.

  Sun Tzu

  Enemy, Principles, Warfare

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• It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Self

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.47, Wordsworth Editions

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• There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.

  Sun Tzu

  Military, Art Of War, Giving

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.14, Lulu.com

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• When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.

  Sun Tzu

  Depressing, Art, Strong

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• The art of using troops is this:
  ......When ten to the enemy's one, surround him;
  ......When five times his strength, attack him;
  ......If double his strength, divide him;
  ......If equally matched you may engage him;
  ......If weaker numerically, be capable of withdrawing;
  ......And if in all respects unequal, be capable of eluding him,
  ..........for a small force is but booty for one more powerful.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Powerful, Military

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• There is no place where espionage is not possible.

  Sun Tzu

  Espionage

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.53, Wordsworth Editions

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• Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Moving, Enemy

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• All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.

  Sun Tzu

  Inspirational, War, Men

  Sun Tzu (2012). “The Illustrated Art of War”, p.144, Courier Corporation

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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

  War, Doubt, Needs

  Sun Tzu “Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated)”, Charles River Editors

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• The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand what you are going to do.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2005). “The Art of War”, p.55, Shambhala Publications

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• He who knows things, and in fighting puts his knowledge into practice, will win his battles. He who knows them not, nor practices them, will surely be defeated.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Fighting

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

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• When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

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• When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

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• Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Lying, Victory

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.74, Adams Media

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• When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.19, Lulu.com

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• If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.

  Sun Tzu

  Loss, Winning, Enemy

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• To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

  Sun Tzu

  Peace, War, Fighting

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.11, Lulu.com

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• What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Enemy

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.25, Wordsworth Editions

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• Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Fighting

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.11, Lulu.com

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• If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.

  Sun Tzu

  Race, Doors, Enemy

  Tzu Sun (1994). “The Art of War”, p.171, Basic Books

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• Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

  Sun Tzu

  Art Of War, Enemy, Preparing For War

  Sun, Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, p.103, Aegitas

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• What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.

  Sun Tzu

  Clever, War, Fighting

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.19, Xist Publishing

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• He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

  Sun Tzu

  Strength, Leadership, Art

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

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• Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.51, GENERAL PRESS

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