The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting. (Sun Tzu)

The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.

Sun Tzu

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