"Move not unless you see an advantage; use…" — Sun Tzu

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Ne bougez pas à moins de voir un avantage ; n'utilisez pas vos troupes à moins qu'il y ait quelque chose à gagner ; ne combattez pas à moins que la situation ne soit critique.

Sun Tzu Military strategist

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