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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.

— T. E. Lawrence The Evolution of A Revolt (1920)

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This creed of the desert seemed inexpressible in words, and indeed in thought.

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