If equally matched, we can offer battle; if slightly inferior in numbers, we can avoid the enemy; if quite unequal in every way, we can flee from him.
The Art of War
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"If the enemy is in the habit of using spies, send your own to deceive them."
Controversial"The only way to win is to make the enemy think you are not there."
Controversial"The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent."
Strange & Unusual"The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him."
Strange & Unusual"If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result in victory, then you must not fight, even at the ruler's bidding."
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