If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. [One may know the condition of a whole army from the behavior of a single man.].
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Zum Autor"There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen."
"Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him."
"The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."
"Know the enemy, know yourself and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles."
"There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare."
"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."