In war everything is simple, but it's the simple things that are difficult. — Carl von Clausewitz Copy Share Image
Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The whole art of war consists of guessing at what is on the other side of the hill. — Arthur Wellesley Copy Share Image
The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
When men receive favours from someone they expected to do them ill, they are under a greater obligation to their benefactor... — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin.… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
We may distinguish six kinds of terrain, to wit: (1) Accessible ground; (2) entangling ground; (3) temporising ground; (4) narrow passes; (5)… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
He who wishes to fight must first count the cost. When you engage in actual fighting, if victory is long in coming,… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Not sure how you can get them to him without looking like a crazy stalker chick," Micah says. "You think I'm a… — Paula Stokes Copy Share Image
The general must be the first in the toils and fatigues of the army. In the heat of summer he does not… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The people resemble a wild beast, which, naturally fierce and accustomed to live in the woods, has been brought up, as it… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Sometimes it has been of great moment while the fight is going on, to disseminate words that pronounce the enemies' captain to… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Could the peaceable principle of the Quakers be universally established, arms and the art of war would be wholly extirpated: But we… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
It may be observed, that provinces amid the vicissitudes to which they are subject, pass from order into confusion, and afterward recur… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
If you only notice human proceedings, you may observe that all who attain great power and riches, make use of either force… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
In a state of tranquility, wealth, and luxury, our descendants would forget the arts of war and the noble activity and zeal… — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
“Managerial abilities, bureaucratic skills, technical expertise, and political talent are all necessary, but they can be applied only to goals that have… — Edward Luttwak Copy Share Image
“Why should we hate them? Because ours is the only true civilization! Even in science -- consider that we invented the sternpost… — Pearl S. Buck Copy Share Image
The Romans never allowed a trouble spot to remain simply to avoid going to war over it, because they knew that wars… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prince ought to have no other aim or thought, nor select anything else for his study, than war and its rules… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
It was part of war; men died, more would die, that was past, and what mattered now was the business in hand;… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The only certainty life contains is death.’ Patricia Briggs. ‘A man on a date wonders if he’ll get lucky. The woman already… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
The relative size of your force as against that of your adversary is by itself of no consequence. What controls is the… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“The art of chess is akin to the art of war itself; full of strategy and cunning, yet clever placements.” — Jennifer Megan Varnadore Copy Share Image
When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
Don't flail against the world, use it. Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
There is nothing as likely to succeed as what the enemy believes you cannot attempt. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
