„”To know the times” means to know the enemy’s disposition in battle. Is is flourishing or waning? By observing the spirit of the enemy’s men and getting the best position, you can work out the enemy’s disposition and move your men accordingly.“

— Miyamoto Musashi

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„Some men use a shorter long sword with the intention of jumping in and stabbing the enemy at the unguarded moment when he flourishes his sword. This inclination is bad.To aim for the enemy's unguarded moment is completely defensive, and undesirable at close quarters with the enemy.“
— Miyamoto Musashi
„Another way that you love your enemy is this: When the opportunity presents itself for you to defeat your enemy, that is the time which you must not do it.“
— Jr.
„His enemy was time. Or perhaps it was his friend. One never knows for sure.“
— Thomas Wolfe
„Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.“
— Sun Tzu
„All men are enemies. All animals are comrades“
— George Orwell