When you lay down a plan, see that it is not disobeyed; if it is disobeyed, the offender must be punished. Nevertheless, while heeding to the profit of wisdom and experience, avail yourself also of any helpful circumstances over and beyond the ordinary rules and modify your plans accordingly.
All warfare is based on deception! Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him! If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is of choleric (annoying) temper, seek to irritate him.
Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his mind before the battle is fought!
Source: The Art of War, Sun Tzu
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