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Quote By Sun Tzu

It is easy to love a friend, but sometimes it is the hardest lesson to learn to love your enemy.

Sun tzu
Ancient Chinese Military Strategist and Philosopher
Born: Circa 544 BC
Died: Circa 496 BC
Sun Tzu, an ancient Chinese strategist, authored "The Art of War," a timeless guide to strategy and victory.

Explanation Of The Quote

Sun Tzu touches on the concept of forgiveness and compassion even towards one's adversaries. While it may come naturally to love and be kind to friends, showing love and empathy to one's enemies can be a more challenging but ultimately noble endeavor. This quote highlights the difficulty and virtue of extending compassion beyond one's circle of allies.

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The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.

One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

Great results can be achieved with small forces.

Be where your enemy is not.

If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.

Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine.

Never venture, never win.

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