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Description
The Art of War is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is also one of the most famous studies of strategy and has had a huge influence on Eastern and Western military planning, business tactics, and beyond. First translated into a European language in 1782 by French... read more
Memorable Quotes
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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles”
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“In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak”
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“The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals”
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“When you surround an army, leave an outlet free”
First Sentence
Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstaces can it be neglected.
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