Quotes about victory and winning

1. This is called, using the conquered foe to augment one’s own strength.

2. In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.

3. By means of these seven considerations I can forecast victory or defeat.

4. Hence the saying: One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.

5. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand.

6. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage.

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