“Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”
― The Art of War
― 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
(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
“When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away...”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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