“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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