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

- Sun Tzu

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This quote by Sun Tzu is a tip to constantly be aware of yourself and your challenger. Knowing yourself and your opponent is vital to success in any fight. Sun Tzu is suggesting that if you have a mutual understanding of yourself and your opponent, you will be able to win a thousand battles. This quote is a tip to constantly be prepared and to never ever underestimate your challenger. It is essential to comprehend your strengths and weak points, along with those of your opponent. Understanding yourself and your opponent will offer you a benefit in any battle. Sun Tzu is motivating us to be aware of our abilities and those of our challengers in order to succeed in any fight. This quote is a pointer to always be prepared and to never undervalue your opponent.

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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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