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There are three ways in which a ruler can bring misfortune on his army: By commanding the army to advance or to retreat, being ignorant… — Sun Tzu
The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals. Hence his ability to pick out the… — Sun Tzu
When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become as it were like unto rolling logs or stones. For it is the nature of a… — Sun Tzu
Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on… — Sun Tzu
When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food. — Sun Tzu
If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. — Sun Tzu
If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. If the… — Sun Tzu
Thus the skilful general conducts his army just as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand. — Sun Tzu
It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order. — Sun Tzu
He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance. — Sun Tzu
Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. He… — Sun Tzu
Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without… — Sun Tzu
The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy. — Sun Tzu
Hence the saying: One may know how to conquer without being able to do it. — Sun Tzu
We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an army on the… — Sun Tzu
These are the six ways of courting defeat - neglect to estimate the enemy's strength; want of authority; defective training; unjustifiable anger; nonobservance of discipline;… — Sun Tzu
We must distinguish between those who depend on others, that is between those who to achieve their purposes can force the issue and those who… — Niccolo Machiavelli
There is simply no comparison between a man who is armed and one who is not. It is simply unreasonable to expect that an armed… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering. — Sun Tzu
Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes… — Sun Tzu
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. If the enemy's troops march… — Sun Tzu
On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough; hence the institution of gongs and drums... banners and flags. Gongs and… — Sun Tzu
Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night... — Sun Tzu
A prudent man... must behave like those archers who, if they are skillful, when the target seems too distant, know the capabilities of their bow… — Niccolo Machiavelli
Violence must be inflicted once for all; people will then forget what it tastes like and so be less resentful. Benefits must be conferred gradually;… — Niccolo Machiavelli

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