“Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril.”
— Sun TzuThe Art of War, Chapter 3 ("Attack by Stratagem"; translation varies)
Commentary
Successful strategy depends on accurate knowledge of both one's own capacities and those of the opponent. The principle emphasizes intelligence and honest self-assessment over force alone.
Commentary
Successful strategy depends on accurate knowledge of both one's own capacities and those of the opponent. The principle emphasizes intelligence and honest self-assessment over force alone.