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.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 8, Variation in Tactics
c. 5th century BC
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"It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intellect of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results."
Controversial"When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move."
Strange & Unusual"He who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost heights of heaven."
Shocking"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"Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business."
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