"兵者，詭道也。故能而示之不能，用而示之不用，近而示之遠，遠而示之近，"
— Sun Tzu

January 1, 1970

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A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.