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Sun Tzu Quotes: If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
         

If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.


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the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.



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