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Sun Tzu, The Art of War Quotes: If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
         

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.


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If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
         



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