According to The 33 Strategies of War,
"You want them to deteriorate slowly; a sudden sharp setback, a clear view of the trap you are laying for them, and they will pull out before the damage is done."
"Let them take key positions that give them the illusion of success."
"Let them hope, let them think it is all still worth it, until the trap is set. Then break their illusion."
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The worst is yet to come?
The worst is yet to come ?
"You want them to deteriorate slowly; a sudden sharp setback, a clear view of the trap you are laying for them, and they will pull out before the damage is done."
"Let them take key positions that give them the illusion of success."
"Let them hope, let them think it is all still worth it, until the trap is set. Then break their illusion."
.
.
.
The worst is yet to come?