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The
art of war lies
not in relying upon the
opponent’s not coming, but in
making ready for him; not on the hope
of his not attacking, but rather on
becoming invulnerable
to attack oneself.
There are
five flaws which can
undermine a leader: recklessness
may lead her to destruction; timidity
may cause her to succumb; temper may
make her susceptible to insults;
delicacy of honor may render
her sensitive to shame;
solicitousness may
expose her
to worry.
Trading in
these is disastrous to
the conduct of war. If a force is
overthrown and its leader destroyed,
the cause will be found among
these flaws. Meditate
on them.
from The Art of War, Chapter VIII
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