Strike the enemy when he is in disorder.
Avoid the enemy when he is stronger.
If your opponent has a temper, irritate him.
If he is arrogant, encourage his egotism.
Attack the enemy when he is unprepared.
(Sun Tzu)
The Art of War
Sun
Tzu wrote a book called The Art of War in which he scientifically
detailed the principles of combat and strategy.
His
teachings are as relevant to individual
self defence as they are to the
battlefield.
He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.
He who understands how to fight in accordance with the strength of antagonistic forces will be victorious.
He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.
He who is well prepared and lies in wait for an enemy who is not well prepared will be victorious.
(Sun Tzu)
One defends when
his strength is inadequate;
he attacks when it is abundant.
(Sun
Tzu)
When torrential water tosses boulders,
it is because of its momentum;
when the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey;
it is because of timing.
(Sun Tzu)
If reckless, he can be killed;
if cowardly, captured;
if quick-tempered, he can be provoked to rage;
if he has too delicate a sense of honour, he can be easily insulted.
(Sun Tzu)
Apparent confusion is a product of good order, apparent cowardice of courage; apparent weakness, of strength.
(Sun Tzu)
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