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“If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware that our own men are not in a condition to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.”

Quote by Sun Tzu

Book:The Art of War

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This seminal work explores the principles of warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution, offering timeless insights into the nature of power and the art of winning battles without resorting to brute force. 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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Book:The Complete Art of War

Source: The Complete Art of War

“The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally; but a power of estimating the adversary, of controlling the forces of victory, and of shrewdly calculating difficulties, dangers and distances, constitutes the test of a great general.”

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Source: Strategy Six Pack

“These are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.”

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“Now an army is exposed to six several calamities, not arising from natural causes, 1 but from faults for which the general is responsible. These are: (1) Flight; (2) insubordination; (3) collapse; (4) ruin; (5) disorganisation; (6) rout.”

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Book:Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text

Source: Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text

“Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former.”

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Book:Strategy Six Pack

Source: Strategy Six Pack

“If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him, but retreat and try to entice him away.”

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Book:Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

Source: Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

“If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and the strength of the two armies is equal, it is not easy to provoke a battle, and fighting will be to your disadvantage.”

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Source: Strategy Six Pack

“With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.”

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Book:Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

Source: Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

“Should the enemy forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only if it is weakly garrisoned.”

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Book:Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

Source: Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

“With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.”

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Book:Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated)

Source: Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated)