There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu
There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu
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. – Sun Tzu
Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory. – Sun Tzu