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Opponent Quote by Sun Tzu

“If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.” quote by Sun Tzu — Download Open image

“If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.”

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