“There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.”
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All war is based on deception.
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.