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“A whole army may be robbed of its spirit; a commander-in-chief may be robbed of his presence of mind.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 7: Maneuvering
Attack morale, not just bodies.
What it means

Break the opponent's spirit and the body follows; the mind is the real target.

Use it todayTarget the other side's confidence, not just their position.
Today’s questionWhere can I rob the opponent of spirit rather than fight their strength?
#morale#psychology#influence
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