Circumstances Quote by Sun Tzu

“However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.”

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Circumstances Danger Depends Despair Desperate Enemy Fear none Mma Resourcefulness Resources Situation Surprise Unafraid

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