Passage 8-8
故用兵之法, 無恃其不來, 恃吾有以待也; 無恃其不攻, 恃吾有所不可攻也.
In warfare, do not rely on the enemy not coming—rely on being prepared. Do not rely on the enemy not attacking—rely on being unassailable.
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