The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 1: Laying Plans
c. 5th Century BC
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"Never venture to attack, unless you are quite sure of success."
Shocking"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."
Humorous"He who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost heights of heaven."
Shocking"Never venture to move, unless to gain a decided advantage; never do battle, unless the stake is important."
Strange & Unusual"The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand."
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