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“Those who are skilled in combat do notbecome angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.”

Quote by Zhuge Liang

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Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming and Wulong, was a prominent politician, military strategist, litterateur, and inventor during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Born in 181 and died in 234, he dedicated his life to assisting Liu Bei and the Shu Han dynasty, making significant contributions to the tripartite struggle for power in China. more

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