Speed is the Essence-Sun Zi

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Speed is the Essence by Sun Zi

English: Speed is the essence in the use and deployment of troops in war. Exploit the unprepareness of the enemy. Travel routes that he does not expect nor is concerned about. Attack where the enemy least expects.

Modern: 用兵关键在于速度，乘敌人尚未赶到，走敌人意想不到的道路，去攻击敌人没有防备的地方.

Original: 兵之情主速，乘人之不及，由不虞之道，攻其所不戒也。

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From: Sun Zi Art of War Chapter 11