When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them … — The Art of War
SAPIR 861
When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy. 58. Place your army in deadly peril, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will come off in safety.
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