“Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.”
― The Art of War
― 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.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“the worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Many a serious thinker has been produced in prisons, where we have nothing to do but think.”
― The 48 Laws of Power
― The 48 Laws of Power
“When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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