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“It is best to keep one’s own state intact; to crush the enemy’s state is only second best.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Neither is it the acme of excellence if you fight and conquer and the whole Empire says, “Well done!”
― Art of War
― Art of War
“He wins his battles by making no mistakes.
Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.”
― The Art of War
Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.”
― The Art of War
“There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: (1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; (2) cowardice, which leads to capture; (3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; (4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; (5) over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
William’s 2025 Year in Books
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