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Alliances Quote by Sun Tzu

“There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over.” quote by Sun Tzu — Download Open image

“There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over.”

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