Never venture to move, unless to gain a decided advantage; never do battle, unless the stake is important.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire
c. 5th century BC
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Controversial"The ultimate in flexibility consists in coming to rest at the precise moment when the enemy is taken by surprise."
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Strange & Unusual"For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."
Shocking"When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard."
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