When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.

故敵逸能勞之,飽能飢之,安能動之。出其所不趨,趨其所不意。

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