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“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night.”

Quote by Sun Tzu

Book:Sun Tzu Art of War

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Sun Tzu Art of War

This seminal work explores the principles of warfare, leadership, and the psychological aspects of conflict, offering timeless insights into the nature of war and its management. more

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Sun Tzu, born around 544 BC and died around 496 BC, was a renowned Chinese military strategist. His military thoughts are mainly reflected in his book 'The Art of War', which is considered the classic of military strategy and has had a profound impact on various fields such as military, politics, and economics in later generations. more

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“By altering his arrangements and changing his plans, the skillful general keeps the enemy without definite knowledge. By shifting his camp and taking circuitous routes, he prevents the enemy from anticipating his purpose. At the critical moment, the leader of an army acts like one who has climbed up a height and then kicks away the ladder behind him.”

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Book:The Art of War

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