Some high points from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, circa 500 B.C., translated by Giles [in 1910], read more here. There's info about Sun Tzu himself here. His words are timeless, dense and complex--just like other ancient texts. It's easy to apply his wisdom to everyday hours, random decisions and the lifeblood of philosophical outlooks.
VI.
1. [...] Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.
VII.
18. In raiding and plundering be like fire, in immovability like a mountain.
19. Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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