He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
The Art of War
He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem
c. 5th century BC
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