Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.
The Art of War
The Art of War (common paraphrase, the idea is present but not this exact wording)
c. 5th century BC
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"Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing."
Humorous"Never venture on a campaign until you have made your preparations in every respect."
Controversial"Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be complete."
Shocking"If I am able to determine the enemy's dispositions while at the same time I conceal my own, then I can concentrate and he must divide."
Controversial"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
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