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Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
Approximate historical placement: c. 544 BC · ancient
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- Sun Tzu
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- Approximate historical placement: c. 544 BC · ancient
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