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“Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.”
“If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.”
“Among other evils which being unarmed brings you, it causes you to be despised.”
“Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.”
“Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision.”
“Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.”
“If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are.”
“Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.”
“Knowledge of the enemy's dispositions can only be obtained from other men.”
“Spies cannot be usefully employed without a certain intuitive sagacity.”
“They [spies] cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straightforwardness.”
“Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make certain of the truth of their reports.”
“Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.”
“When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.”