"The rising of birds in their flight is……" — Sun Tzu
"The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming."
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- All war is deception.
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- For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.
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