To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with the natural order. To overcome the intelligent by intelligence, however, is a matter of opportunity. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
Nothing is harder to see into thanpeoples nature. The sage looks at subtle phenomena and listens tosmall voices. This harmonizes the outside with the inside and the inside with the outside. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
First organize the inner, then organize the outer ... First organize the great, then organize the small. First organize yourself, and then organize others. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
Opportunistic relationships can hardly be kept constant. The acquaintance of honorable people, even at a distance, does not add flowers in times of warmth… — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
Good generals select intelligent officers, thoughtful advisors, and brave subordinates. They oversee their troops like a fierce tiger with wings. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
Those who are skilled in combat do notbecome angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before… — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with… — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
The loss of any army is always caused by underestimating the enemy. Therefore gather information and watch the enemy carefully. — Zhuge Liang Copy Share Image
