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Victory goes to those who Sun Tzu observes: “One who foresees victory before a battle will mostly win. One who predicts not much of a chance of winning before the fight, will scarcely win. More planning shall give more chances of victory while less planning, less chances of victory. So how about those without planning? By this measure, I can clearly foresee victory or defeat”

Sun Tzu goes on: “When he has the advantageous position, prepare against him; when he is strong, avoid him. If he is prone to choleric temper, irritate him. Pretend weakness so that he may become arrogant. If he is at ease, put him under a strain to wear him down. When his forces are united, divide them. Attack where he is unprepared; appear where you are least expected. These are tactics used by a military strategist for victory and cannot be taught in advance.” 

Let us explore further the taboo subject of deception, going by Sun Tzu’s call: “Hold out baits to lure the enemy; feign disorder and strike him.” 

Sun Tzu says: “All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, pretend to be incapable; when active, inactive; when near, make the enemy believe that you are far away; when far away, that you are near.”

Sun Tzu says: “A general who accepts my advice should be employed for he is certain to gain victory. A general who rejects my advice will meet defeat, and should be dismissed. Once my beneficial advice is understood and followed, it will lay the foundation for the knowledge of war. Whenever any extraordinary problem arises, the knowledge gained will help to solve it. But this solid foundation should allow flexibility for one’s advantage.”