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THE ARTICLES OF SUNTZU
superabundance of strength, tire him out; if united, make divisions in his camp. Attack weak points, and appear in unexpected places.
These are the secrets of the successful strategist, therefore they must not be made known beforehand.
At the reckoning in the Sanctuary before fighting, victory is to the side that excels in the foregoing matters. They that have many of these will conquer; they that have few will not conquer; hopeless, indeed, are they that have none.
If the condition of both sides with regard to these matters be known, I can foretell the victor.
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OPERATIONS OF WAR
Sun the Master said:—
Now the requirements of war are such that we need a thousand light chariots with four horses each; a thousand leather-covered
