Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
Tag: Sun Tzu
The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities…It is best to win without fighting.
A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.
To conquer the enemy without resorting to war is the most desirable. The highest form of generalship is to conquer the enemy by strategy.
War is a matter of vital importance to the State; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied.