Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 10: Terrain
c. 5th century BC
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"The general who is skilled in defense hides in the most secret recesses of the earth; he who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost heights of heaven."
Humorous"Hence that general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack."
Strange & Unusual"The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."
Humorous"When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move."
Strange & Unusual"The only way to win is to make the enemy think you are not there."
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