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Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live
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"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"

- Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu's quote talks with the strength of the human spirit. He suggests that when individuals are confronted with hard or lethal scenarios, they have the ability to find the strength to survive and even grow. He indicates that when people are pressed to their limits, they have the ability to locate the nerve and determination to overcome the challenges in their method. This quote is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is still wish as well as the potential for success. It is a suggestion that despite exactly how dire the circumstance may appear, there is always a means to be determined as well as triumph. Sun Tzu's words are a testament to the power of the human spirit and its capability to overcome any type of challenge.

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Sun Tzu This quote is written / told by Sun Tzu between 544 BC and 496 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from China. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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