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  1. 能使敵人自至者利之也能使敵不得至者害之也
  2. 故敵佚能勞之飽能飢之安能動之
  3. 出其所必趨趨其所不意
  4. 行千里而不勞者行於無人之地也

3. By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord; or, by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.

4. If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him; if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly encamped, he can force him to move.

5. Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

6. An army may march great distances without distress, if it marches through country where the enemy is not.

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