“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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