That the impact of your army may be like a grindstone dashed against an egg - this is effected by the science of weak points and strong.

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If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.

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The skillful leader subdues the enemy’s troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.

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Just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.

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That general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.

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There is a proper season for making attacks with fire, and special days for starting a conflagration.

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If near your camp there should be any hilly country, ponds surrounded by aquatic grass, hollow basins filled with reeds, or woods with thick undergrowth, they must be carefully routed out and searched; for these are places where men in ambush or insidious spies are likely to be lurking.

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The Book of Army Management says: On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough: hence the institution of gongs and drums. Nor can ordinary objects be seen clearly enough: hence the institution of banners and flags.

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The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

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To the question of encamping the army, and observing signs of the enemy: pass quickly over mountains, and keep in the neighborhood of valleys.

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A warlike prince does not strive to ally himself with all and sundry, nor does he foster the power of other states. He carries out his own secret designs, keeping his antagonists in awe. Thus he is able to capture their cities and overthrow their kingdoms.

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If birds gather on any spot, it is unoccupied. Clamor by night betokens nervousness.

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If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual.

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If the enemy is taking his ease, the clever combatant can harass him; if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly encamped, he can force him to move.

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If the enemy has occupied high ground before you, do not follow him, but retreat and try to entice him away.

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Raising a hundred thousand men and marching them great distances entails heavy loss on the people and a drain on the resources of the State. The daily expenditure will amount to a thousand ounces of silver. There will be commotion at home and abroad, and men will drop down exhausted on the highways.

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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended. You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.

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Do not pursue an enemy who simulates flight; do not attack soldiers whose temper is keen.

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Though we have heard of stupid haste in war, cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

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

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