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“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”
― Sun-Tzu, A Arte da Guerra

“When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.”
― sun tzu, The Art of War

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

There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination
they produce more hues than can ever been seen.

There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of
them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Great results, can be achieved with small forces.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive;
and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached
to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Sun Tzu.

“Never venture, never win!”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Hence a commander who advances without any thought of winning personal fame and withdraws in spite of certain punishment, whose only concern is to protect his people and promote the interests of his ruler, is the nation's treasure. Because he fusses over his men as if they were infants, they will accompany him into the deepest valleys; because he fusses over his men as if they were his own beloved sons, they will die by his side. If he is generous with them and yet they do not do as he tells them, if he loves them and yet they do not obey his commands, if he is so undisciplined with them that he cannot bring them into proper order, they will be like spoiled children who can be put to no good use at all.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.”
― Adam Smith