a skilful general given free rein by the ruler, brings victory. ― Sun Tzu

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If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles ― Sun Tzu

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Thus, to take a long and circuitous route, after enticing the enemy out of the way, and though starting after him, to contrive to reach the goal before him, shows knowledge of the artifice of deviation. ― Sun Tzu

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There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen. ― Sun Tzu

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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. ― Sun Tzu

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Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy’s plans; the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy’s forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy’s army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities. ― Sun Tzu

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Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far ― Sun Tzu

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It always seems impossible until it is done. ― Nelson Mandela

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An orderly mess is founded on a careful schedule; a bold fear is founded on a potential energy; a strong weakness is founded on the formation of the troops. ― Sun Tzu

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If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it. ― Lucy Larcom

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