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

- Sun Tzu

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This quote by Sun Tzu is a pointer to constantly be prepared for any scenario. Understanding your enemy and yourself is essential to success in any battle. By understanding your enemy's strengths and weak points, you can develop techniques to counter their relocations and acquire a benefit. Likewise, by comprehending your own strengths and weak points, you can establish methods to maximize your own strengths and minimize your weak points. With this understanding, you can fight a hundred battles without disaster. This quote is a pointer to always be prepared and to never ever ignore your opponent. It is necessary to remain one action ahead of your opponent and to constantly know their methods. By doing so, you can make sure that you are constantly ready for any battle.

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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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