When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to sta…

Sun Tzu
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When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you. ✨ The Art of War. Book by Sun Tzu, Chapter VI · Weaknesses and Strengths, 2003.
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When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you. ✨ The Art of War. Book by Sun Tzu, Chapter VI · Weaknesses and Strengths, 2003.

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