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“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
“the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.”
― 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
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