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Bending Quote by Sun Tzu

“Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.” quote by Sun Tzu — Download Open image

“Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.”

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