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Advent Quote by Sun Tzu

“With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.” quote by Sun Tzu — Download Open image

“With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.”

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