Knowledge of the enemy's dispositions can only be obtained from other men. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“One mark of a great soldier is that he fights on his own terms or fights not at all.” — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.” — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power. — 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
The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Place your army in deadly peril, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will come off in safety. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death,… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
I don't read a lot of inspirational books for life. But for writing, I think the two best books are The War… — Donald Miller Copy Share Image
Should the enemy forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Never give up working to defeat your enemy. Master his fate. Exploit his unpreparedness and attack him when he is unaware. … — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuver. What is difficult about maneuver is to make the devious route the most… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Thus, though I have heard of successful military operations that were clumsy but swift, cleverness has never been seen associated with long… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself, and he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against;… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained… — Niccolo Machiavelli 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… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If someone puts up the argument that King Louis gave the Romagna to Pope Alexander, and the kingdom of Naples to Spain,… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prudent man... must behave like those archers who, if they are skillful, when the target seems too distant, know the capabilities… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Any army which does not train to use all the weapons, all the means and methods of warfare that the enemy possesses,… — Vladimir Lenin Copy Share Image
A prince, therefore, must not mind incurring the charge of cruelty for the purpose of keeping his subjects united and confident; for,… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Comes A Soldier's Whisper In memory of our soldiers fathers, brothers, sons and daughters who fought to save this country for each… — Andrew Guzaldo Copy Share Image
The reason is that nature has so created men that they are able to desire everything but are not able to attain… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Despite his inauspicious roots and lack of a recognizeable last name, this guy not only excelled at the art of war, but… — Sebastian Marshall Copy Share Image
“Just as famous, if not more so, is the ancient Asian sage Sun Tsu, author of The Art of War. Sun Tsu… — Sebastian Gorka Copy Share Image
Military tactics are like unto water; for water in its natural course runs away from high places and hastens downwards... Water shapes… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Unlike the authors of such warrior classics as The Art of War and The Book of the Five Rings, which accept the… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
I am firmly convinced, therefore, that to set up a republic which is to last a long time, the way to set… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
