Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu

After Afterwards Battle Been Defeat Destined Fights First He Looks Only Seeks Thus Victorious Victory War Whereas Who Won

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