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When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground. — Sun Tzu
In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but… — Sun Tzu
Ground which can be freely traversed by both sides is called accessible. — Sun Tzu
With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies.… — Sun Tzu
We may distinguish six kinds of terrain, to wit: (1) Accessible ground; (2) entangling ground; (3) temporising ground; (4) narrow passes; (5) precipitous heights; (6)… — Sun Tzu
When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be… — Sun Tzu
An army may be likened to water, for just as flowing water avoids the heights and hastens to the lowlands, so an army avoids strength… — Sun Tzu
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. — Sun Tzu
If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things. — Sun Tzu
There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.There are… — Sun Tzu
Know yourself and you will win all battles. Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still… — Sun Tzu
When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate… — Sun Tzu
All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we… — Sun Tzu
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. — Sun Tzu
When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard. — Sun Tzu
Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day. — Sun Tzu
Great results, can be achieved with small forces. — Sun Tzu
Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack. — Sun Tzu
Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits. — Sun Tzu
The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds. — Sun Tzu
Be where your enemy is not. — Sun Tzu
The Art of War is self-explanatory — Sun Tzu
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm — Sun Tzu
Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine — Sun Tzu
One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all. — Sun Tzu

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