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Sun Tzu said: Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.
2
Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.
3
By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord; or, by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.
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If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him;
if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly encamped, he can force him to move.
5
Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.