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'''Sun Tzu''' was an ancient [[China|Chinese]] philosopher on [[Earth]] in the [[distant past|2nd century BCE]]. He is best known for his influential text ''[[The Art of War]]''. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Last Outpost]]")
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[[General]] '''Sun Tzu''' was an ancient [[Chinese]] strategist and philosopher on [[Earth]] in the [[1st millennium BC|6th century BC]]. He was best known for his influential text ''[[The Art of War]]'', which was still required reading at [[Starfleet Academy]] during the [[24th century]]. The near-universal applicability of Sun Tzu's teachings, not only in military maneuver but in principles for success in many aspects of life, had cultivated countless adherents throughout the centuries, and had continued to garner consideration and commentary from not only human, but also [[Tkon Empire|alien]], minds. ({{TNG|The Last Outpost}})
   
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Sun Tzu once said that "the greatest victories are those won without fighting." ({{ENT|Divergence}})
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General Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese strategist and philosopher on Earth in the 6th century BC. He was best known for his influential text The Art of War, which was still required reading at Starfleet Academy during the 24th century. The near-universal applicability of Sun Tzu's teachings, not only in military maneuver but in principles for success in many aspects of life, had cultivated countless adherents throughout the centuries, and had continued to garner consideration and commentary from not only human, but also alien, minds. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")

Sun Tzu once said that "the greatest victories are those won without fighting." (ENT: "Divergence")

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