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“Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 5: Energy
Feigned states require real ones.
What it means

To fake weakness convincingly you must truly hold strength; the pretense is proof of the real thing.

Use it todayMake sure the strength behind any feint is actually there.
Today’s questionAm I feigning strength I do not have, or feigning weakness I do?
#deception#strength#discipline
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