The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 4, Tactical Dispositions
c. 5th century BC
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"The highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans."
Shocking"If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result in victory, then you must not fight, even at the ruler's bidding."
Humorous"It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intellect of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results."
Controversial"The greatest general is one who can achieve victory without ever having to draw his sword."
Controversial"The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy."
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