Quotes About Deception

All warfare is based on deception. 18. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.

To begin by bluster, but afterwards to take fright at the enemy's numbers, shows a supreme lack of intelligence.

combatir y vencer en la batalla no es la excelencia suprema, sino que esta reside en romper la resistencia del enemigo sin luchar.

If one party is at war with another, and the other party does not realize it is at war, the party who knows it's at war almost always has the advantage and usually wins.

17. All warfare is based on deception.

Cambia sus colores (de los soldados enemigos hechos prisioneros), utilízalos mezclados con los tuyos. Trata bien a los soldados y préstales atención. Los soldados prisioneros deben ser bien tratados, para conseguir que en el futuro luchen para ti. A esto se llama vencer al adversario e incrementar por añadidura tus propias fuerzas.

A skillful defenders hides within ninefold earth; a skillful attacker moves above ninefold sky

Now war is based on deception. Move when it is advantageous and create changes in the situation by dispersal and concentration of forces. When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt. When you plunder the countryside, divide your forces. When you conquer territory, divide the profits. Weigh the situation, then move.

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Keep your friends close, your enemies even closer

El arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño. Por lo tanto, cuando es capaz de atacar, ha de aparentar incapacidad; cuando las tropas se mueven, aparentar inactividad.

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How victory may be produced for them out of the enemy's own tactics - that is what the multitude cannot comprehend.

19.Thus one who is skillful at keeping the enemy on the move maintains deceitful appearances, according to which the enemy will act. He sacrifices something, that the enemy may snatch at it. 20.By holding out baits, he keeps him on the march; then with a body of picked men he lies in wait for him.

The nature of water is that it avoids heights and hastens to the lowlands. When a dam is broken, the water cascades with irresistible force. Now the shape of an army resembles water. Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; attack him when he does not expect it; avoid his strength and strike his emptiness, and like water, none can oppose you.

masking strength with weakness is to be effected by tactical dispositions.

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War is based on deception; move determines advantage; divide and unity are the elements of change.

Words of peace, without negotiations, are signs of treachery.

los que ganan todas las batallas no son realmente profesionales; los que consiguen que se rindan impotentes los ejércitos ajenos sin luchar son los mejores maestros del Arte de la Guerra.

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will. Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.

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