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Sun Tzu

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.

Sun Tzu

Men

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Understanding that your soldiers are ready to fight is not enough if you do not also realize that the enemy is well-prepared and cannot be easily defeated. Complete success requires knowing both your own strengths and the true state of your opponent before engaging.

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