Chapter 4 (Tactical Dispositions), verses 14-15
The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.Read in Books4Free →
Victory Decided Before Battle
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Victory is the product of calculations made before engagement; the skilled commander wins easy battles because he positions himself where defeat is impossible.
Chapter 1, verse 26
'The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought.' Many calculations lead to victory, few to defeat.
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