Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
Some may say that this is not practical in any sense.. But may I remind you that this is the best way to conquer anything. It does not mean that I am supportive of warfare . Here are some real life examples :
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