It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough; hence the institution of gongs and drums... banners and… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
You must know, then, that there are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Christopher Lynch has made the best and the first careful translation of Machiavelli's Art of War. With useful notes, an excellent introduction,… — Harvey Mansfield Copy Share Image
“from the ancient Chinese commentators found in the Giles edition. Of these four, Giles' 1910 edition is the most scholarly and presents… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Many have imagined republics and principalities which have never been seen or known to exist in reality, for how we live is… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become, as it were, like rolling logs or stones... The energy developed by good… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a snake that is found in the Ch'ang mountains.… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The world has a way of undermining complex plans. This is particularly true in fast moving environments. A fast moving environment can… — Carl von Clausewitz Copy Share Image
The prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid those things which will make him hated or… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Those who either from imprudence or want of sagacity avoid doing so, are always overwhelmed with servitude and poverty; for faithful servants… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The essential factor of military success is speed, that is taking advantage of others' unpreparedness or lack of foresight, their failure to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training.… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
When the enemy's envoy's speak in humble terms, but continues his preparations, he will advance. When their language is deceptive but the… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem… — Alex Gerlis Copy Share Image
No proceeding is better than that which you have concealed from the enemy until the time you have executed it. To know… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Now an army is exposed to six several calamities, not arising from natural causes, 1 but from faults for which the general… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Be the first to seize intersecting ground, that is ground which lies the intersections of borders or intersections of main thoroughfares of… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
A prince... must learn from the fox and the lion... One must be a fox in order to recognize traps, and a… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“The Sun Tzu School Ping-fa Directive. Be strong and continually aware. Manage your strength and that of others. When essential, engage on… — David G. Jones Copy Share Image
The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“1. Sun Tzu said: The art of war recognizes nine varieties of ground: (1) Dispersive ground; (2) Facile ground; (3) Contentious ground;… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The General who in advancing does not seek personal fame, and in withdrawing is not concerned with avoiding punishment, but whose only… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Firebugs dragging their gasoline bottles are approaching the Academy of Arts, with a grin. And so, instead of embracing them, let us… — Bertolt Brecht Copy Share Image
Businesses once grew by one of two ways; grass roots up, or by acquisition... Today businesses grow through alliances - all kinds… — Peter Drucker Copy Share Image
Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
And when he is obliged to take the life of any one, to do so when there is a proper justification and… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“5,6. The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
To capture the enemy's entire army is better than to destroy it; to take intact a regiment, a company, or a squad… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Then also pretexts for seizing property are never wanting, and one who begins to live by rapine will always find some reason… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
You must never believe that the enemy does not know how to conduct his own affairs. Indeed, if you want to be… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Knowledge of self is one of the most important ideas in The Art of War. It is imperative that you know your… — Grant Lichtman Copy Share Image
“Sun Tzu said: In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
There is simply no comparison between a man who is armed and one who is not. It is simply unreasonable to expect… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“THey were jeered and admired by both sides and were not shot at, for display and panoply were part of war, which… — Peter Matthiessen Copy Share Image
