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2. "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake"

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 01:55 AM

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Sun Tzu, The Art of War (5th century BCE)

Also from Sun Tzu...

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

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I just figured out why no country is attacking us, though we're obviously in a weakened state. [View all] Baitball Blogger Wednesday OP

I'd say there's a faulty premise involved unblock Wednesday #1

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake" JoseBalow Yesterday #2

Attacking the US militarily hasn't made sense in decades fujiyamasan Yesterday #3