All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.
All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.
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.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.
To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.
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.
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