It is best to keep one’s own state intact; to crush the ene… - Sun Tzu

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It is best to keep one’s own state intact; to crush the enemy’s state is only second best.

Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu (孫子 Sūn Zǐ; c. 6th century BC) was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thinking. He is also known as Sun Wu (孫武; Sūn Wǔ), and Chang Qing (長卿; Cháng Qīng).

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Native Name: 孫子

Alternative Names: Sun Wu • Suentzyy • Suen Tzyy

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At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

The secret of getting successful work out of your trained men lies in one nutshell — in the clearness of the instructions they receive.

لا تطارد عدوا سريعا يكاد يطير، ولا تهاجم جنودا طبعهم حاد عنيف

It is best to keep one’s own state intact; to crush the enemy’s state is only second best. - Sun Tzu

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