First lay plans that will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin w...

First lay plans that will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured.

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Sun Tzu

Ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty

543 - 495BC

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