If a battle is to be fought, it must be fought quickly.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 2: Waging War
c. 5th Century BC
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"If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant."
Strange & Unusual"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."
Strange & Unusual"To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."
Strange & Unusual"To not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared for any eventuality is the greatest of virtues."
Shocking"Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business."
Strange & Unusual