Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 5, Energy (paraphrased, essence retained)
c. 5th century BC
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"The commander stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerely, benevolence, courage and strictness."
Controversial"The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand."
Humorous"The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy."
Strange & Unusual"Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy."
Strange & Unusual"To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."
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