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In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power. — Sun Tzu
One who has few must prepare against the enemy; one who has many makes the enemy prepare against him. — Sun Tzu
Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement. — Sun Tzu
Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes and he will… — Sun Tzu
What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy. — Sun Tzu
When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing, firm as the… — Sun Tzu
Birds rising in flight is a sign that the enemy is lying in ambush; when the wild animals are startled and flee he is trying… — Sun Tzu
Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you. — Sun Tzu
When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways. — Sun Tzu
As water shapes its flow in accordance with the ground, so an army manages its victory in accordance with the situation of the enemy. — Sun Tzu
Victory is the main object in war. — Sun Tzu
If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed. — Sun Tzu
He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious. — Sun Tzu
Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him. — Sun Tzu
War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory… — Sun Tzu
Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this. — Sun Tzu
There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted. — Sun Tzu
The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies… — Sun Tzu
The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand… — Sun Tzu
The Program further aims to make the benefits of American culture and technology available to the world and to enrich American life by exposing it… — J. William Fulbright
Science and art are only too often a superior kind of dope, possessing this advantage over booze and morphia: that they can be indulged in… — Aldous Huxley
Having a great golf swing helps under pressure, but golf is a game about scoring. It's like an artist who can get a two-inch brush… — Jerry Pate
Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage… — Sun Tzu
It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be able to divide… — Sun Tzu
What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations. — Sun Tzu

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