“ when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. ”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War (5th century BC). copy citation
Author | Sun Tzu |
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Source | The Art of War |
Topic | strategy deception warfare |
Date | 5th century BC |
Language | English |
Reference | |
Note | Translated by Lionel Giles |
Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/17405/17405-h/17405-h.htm |