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All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
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war
tactics
warfare
strategy
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Sun tzu |
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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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war
tactics
security
strategy
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Sun Tzu |
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870b982
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It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing. If they are on the other side then this is a valuable bonus.
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war
casualties
tactics
military
strategy
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Terry Pratchett |
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fe83870
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"It's always better to attack than to defend," Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. "Always. Ye don't win with defense--ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!" --
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attacking
defense
offense
tactics
fighting
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Tamora Pierce |
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a91fb25
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I should've suspected trouble when the coffee failed to arrive.
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coffee
tactics
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Frank Herbert |
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3c09521
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Thinking and planning is one side of life; doing is another. A man cannot be doing all the time.
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fantasy
crystal-cave
mary-stewart
merlin
tactics
king-arthur
planning
strategy
legend
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Mary Stewart |
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If your opponent is better armed and has longer reach, then surprise is your only ally. And then you'd better hope he's half asleep.
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wisdom
opponent
tactics
enemy
strategy
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Sherwood Smith |
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The knife is more dangerous than the hand and the knife can be in either hand.
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tactics
knife
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Frank Herbert |