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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable at night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.

A Quote By Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu
Ancient Chinese Military Strategist and Philosopher
Sun Tzu, an ancient Chinese strategist, authored "The Art of War," a timeless guide to strategy and victory.
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Sun Tzu advises secrecy and surprise in military planning. Keeping one’s intentions concealed and then striking decisively and forcefully when the time is right can catch the enemy off guard and lead to a more effective and successful campaign.
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