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Sun Tzu

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact to shatter and destroy it is not so good.

Sun Tzu

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Sun Tzu is saying that winning a war by capturing the enemy’s land without damaging it is the most effective strategy. Destroying the enemy’s country causes unnecessary harm and is less desirable than preserving it while gaining control.

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