"If fighting is sure to result in victory, than you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result in victory, then you must not fight even at the ruler's bidding."

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About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military strategist traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War. His ideas on strategy and conflict have had enduring influence in military and political thought.

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