Chinese - Philosopher | B.C.545 - B.C.470
The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.
Sun Tzu
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Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
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If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.
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In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.
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For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.
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