An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
Present wars impoverish the lords that win as much as those that lose. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds… I… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
The ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Fighting isn't all there is to the Art of War. The men who think that way, and are satisfied to have food… — Eiji Yoshikawa Copy Share Image
When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, he must be cautious in believing and acting, and must not inspire fear of his own accord, and must proceed in… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: He will win who knows when to fight and when not… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
In the same manner, having been reduced by disorder, and sunk to their utmost state of depression, unable to descend lower, they,… — Niccolo Machiavelli 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
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
If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“In a similar way, The Art of War pinpoints anger and greed as fundamental causes of defeat.” — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never peril. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Ground which can be abandoned but is hard to re-occupy is called entangling. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Few men are brave by nature, but good discipline and experience make many so. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
People have a tendency to think I was part of Warhol's Factory - I never was. I've always been independent. — Michel Auder Copy Share Image
To know in war how to recognize an opportunity and seize it is better than anything else. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill. — Duke of Wellington Copy Share Image
