"War is like a fire - if you do not put it out, it will burn itself out."

Conflict, War, Observation, Strategy, Life

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"War is like a fire - if you do not put it out, it will burn itself out."

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"He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious."

Fight

"Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend, march swiftly to places where you are not expected."

Tactics

"For should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak."

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"Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength."

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"A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return."

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"When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders'."

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"If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them."

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"Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt."

Strategy

"If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected ."

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"He wins his battles by making no mistakes.Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated."

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