A warlike prince does not strive to ally himself with all and sundry, nor does he foster the power of other states. He carries out his own secret designs, keeping his antagonists in awe. Thus he is able to capture their cities and overthrow their kingdoms.

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If your opponent is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him.

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If the enemy sees an advantage to be gained and makes no effort to secure it, the soldiers are exhausted.

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There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.

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When dust rises in a high column, it is the sign of chariots advancing; when dust is low but spread over a wide area, infantry approaches. When it branches out in different directions, parties have been sent to collect firewood. Clouds of dust moving to and fro signify that the army is encamping.

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When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on meeting the enemy give battle on their own account from a feeling of resentment, before the commander-in-chief can tell whether or no he is in a position to fight, the result is ruin.

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We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country - its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps.

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The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be imposed on him.

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We cannot enter into alliance with neighboring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country - its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps.

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