For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.

- Sun Tzu
More Quotes By Sun Tzu
- The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
- The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.
- Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
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- Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy’s plans, the next best is to prevent...
- The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be...
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