Sun Tsu was a Chinese military strategist and author of the book, the Art of War. Here are some of his thoughts: -Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations -It is essential to seek out enemy agents who have come to conduct espionage against you and to bribe them to serve you. Give them instructions and care for them. Thus doubled agents are recruited and used -Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared -Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory -Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat -The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom -All warfare is based on deception -There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare -If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near -The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand #quotes
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