12.17

Chapter: The Attack by Fire 12.17
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Translation:

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.

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Commentary

There is a difference between action and advantageous action. A need to act without seeing the advantage of doing so greatly risks disadvantage.

This applies to such as movement, using troops and fighting. Action without advantage is waste.