“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
“Never venture, never win!”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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