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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.

Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe.

The struggle alone pleases us, not the victory.

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.

If you live long enough, you’ll see that every victory turns into a defeat.

Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.

Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive; plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live. When people fall into danger, they are then able to strive for victory.

The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.