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Defeat Quote by Sun Tzu

“If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” quote by Sun Tzu — Download Open image

“If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.”

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