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Sun Tzu – Art of War – Chapter 3 – Strategy

In the practical art of war, the best achievement is to take the enemy’s country whole and intact. To shatter and destroy is not desirable. To fight and conquer is not supreme excellence, but rather breaking the enemy’s resistance without … Continue reading

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Sun Tzu – Art of War – Chapter 2 – Fighting

The costs of large, well-provisioned forces mount quickly, both in the field and at home. When engaged in actual fighting, if victory does not come quickly, forces become exhausted, and the costs will become too much to bear. In battle … Continue reading

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Sun Tzu – Art of War – Chapter 1 – Planning

Modify plans according to opportunities. All warfare is based on deception. When capable of attack, we must appear incapable; when deploying our forces, we must appear inactive. When we are near, make the enemy believe we are far away; when … Continue reading

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