Indirect Methods Quotes by Sun Tzu

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• To capture the enemy's entire army is better than to destroy it; to take intact a regiment, a company, or a squad…
• It is essential to seek out enemy agents who have come to conduct espionage against you and to bribe them to serve…
• To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful... It does not take much strength to lift a…
• When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.
• Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none…
• Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.
• We cannot enter into alliance with neighbouring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an…
• Hence the saying: The enlightened ruler lays his plans well ahead; the good general cultivates his resources.

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