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and you will be able to handle a whole army

as though you had to do with but a single man.

57. Confront your soldiers with the deed itself; never let them know your design.

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.