To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem
c. 5th century BC
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"If the enemy is in the habit of using spies, send your own to deceive them."
Controversial"Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster."
Strange & Unusual"If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in."
Strange & Unusual"If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him."
Strange & Unusual"Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories."
Strange & Unusual