Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent s fate.
Sun Tzu, 孙子兵法 Sunzi Bingfa (The Art of War)
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Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
Sun Tzu, 孙子兵法 Sunzi Bingfa (The Art of War)
All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
Sun Tzu, 孙子兵法 Sunzi Bingfa (The Art of War)
When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
Sun Tzu, 孙子兵法 Sunzi Bingfa (The Art of War)
Acerbity [əˈsɜːbɪtɪ] 