Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 7: Maneuvering
c. 5th century BC
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"The only way to win is to make the enemy think you are not there."
Controversial"The highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans."
Shocking"The greatest generals are those who have never fought a battle."
Humorous"If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame. But if orders are clear and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fau…"
Shocking"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."
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