All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.
人皆知我所以勝之形,而莫知吾所以制勝之形。
Original text (Chinese)
Original text (Chinese)
Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.
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