How to make the best of both strong and weak - that is a question involving the proper use of ground.

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If you are indulgent, but unable to make your authority felt; kind-hearted, but unable to enforce your commands; and incapable, moreover, of quelling disorder: then your soldiers must be likened to spoilt children; they are useless for any practical purpose.

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Disciplined and calm, to await the appearance of disorder and hubbub amongst the enemy - this is the art of retaining self-possession.

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It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

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Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances.

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In order to carry out an attack, we must have means available. The material for raising fire should always be kept in readiness.

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Should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

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To lift an autumn hair is no sign of great strength; to see the sun and moon is no sign of sharp sight; to hear the noise of thunder is no sign of a quick ear.

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The good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision.

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If the enemy is taking his ease, the clever combatant can harass him; if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly encamped, he can force him to move.

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