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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SONSHI.

It has been said that he who knows both sides has nothing to fear in 100 fights; he who is ignorant of the enemy, and fixes his eyes only on his own side, conquers, and the next time is defeated; he, who not only is ignorant of the enemy, but also of his own country’s requirements and resources, is invariably defeated.