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“Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War
“The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War
“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended. You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War
“Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War
“In every respect the burthen is hard on those who attack an almost universal opinion.” John Stuart Mill, The Subjection of Women
“There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must be not attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War

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