Quote by Sun Tzu

The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable.

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Summary

This quote from "The Art of War" emphasizes the importance of preparedness and strategic positioning. It advises against relying on assumptions that the enemy will not attack or not show up, but instead focuses on being prepared and fortifying one's position to make it difficult to be attacked successfully. This conveys the idea that victory is not solely dependent on external circumstances, but on one's own efforts and readiness to face any obstacles or challenges that may come.

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