One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
The Art of War
The Art of War, Chapter 4, Tactical Dispositions
c. 5th century BC
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"When you surround an army, leave an outlet free."
Strange & Unusual"Hence that general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack."
Strange & Unusual"To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."
Strange & Unusual"Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be complete."
Shocking"Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy."
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