The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi

active 6th century B.C. Sunzi

Chapter 71: 22. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.

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Chapter 71: 22. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.

Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. [Wang TzÅ­, quoted by Tu Yu, says that the good tactician plays with his adversary as a cat plays with a mouse, first feigning weakness and immobility, and then suddenly pouncing upon him.]
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