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“Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
― Ralph D. Sawyer, Art of War

“Security against defeat implies defensive tactics; ability to defeat the enemy means taking the offensive.”
― Ralph D. Sawyer, Art of War

“The consummate leader cultivates the Moral Law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.”
― Ralph D. Sawyer, Art of War

“In respect of military method, we have, firstly, Measurement; secondly, Estimation of quantity; thirdly, Calculation; fourthly, Balancing of chances; fifthly, Victory.”
― Ralph D. Sawyer, Art of War

“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defence if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”
― Ralph D. Sawyer, Art of War