"La force et la fraude sont en guerre les deux vertus cardinales"
— Thomas Hobbes
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Simplified Meaning:
In war, two important tactics are using strength and deception. Think of a game where a player might need to show their power to win, like pushing harder in a tug-of-war. But sometimes, they might also need to trick their opponent, like pretending they are weak to catch the opponent off guard. For example, in history, armies often use surprise attacks or pretend to retreat to fool the enemy. So, in fighting situations, being strong and clever with tricks are considered valuable qualities. If someone is facing a tough situation, they can remember that sometimes you need both power and smart strategies to succeed.
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