Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited . . . What is essential in war is… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Thus the skilful general conducts his army just as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“threw light upon the principles of war. It is obvious enough that Ssu-ma Ch'ien at least had no doubt about the reality… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“15. Hence a wise general makes a point of foraging on the enemy. One cartload of the enemy's provisions is equivalent to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory is won, whereas he who is destined… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is a doctrine of war not to assume the enemy will not come, but rather to rely on one's readiness to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If we do not wish to fight, we can prevent the enemy from engaging us even though the lines of our encampment… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“He wins his battles by making no mistakes. Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Hence the saying: The enlightened ruler lays his plans well ahead; the good general cultivates his resources. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more. — Sun Tzu 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
A kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Those who excel in war first cultivate their own humanity and and maintain their laws and institutions. By these means they make… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
All warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If I determine the enemy's disposition of forces while I have no perceptible form, I can concentrate my forces while the enemy… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. Water shapes its course… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Factors in the art of warfare are: First, calculations; second, quantities; third, logistics; fourth, the balance of power; and fifth, the possibility… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one's deliberations, when seeking to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: (1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; (2) cowardice, which leads to capture;… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and the strength of the two armies is equal, it is… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on meeting the enemy give battle on their own account from a feeling… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing,… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
In all history, there is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Only one who knows the disastrous effects… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. [One may know the… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Therefore I say: know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. When you are… — 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
“[Once war is declared, he will not waste precious time in waiting for reinforcements, nor will he return his army back for… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is according to the shapes that I lay the plans for victory, but the multitude does not comprehend this. Although everyone can see… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you. — 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
“The PEOPLE being regarded as the essential part of the State, and FOOD as the people's heaven, is it not right that those in… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
The enemy's spies who have come to spy on us must be sought out, tempted with bribes, led away and comfortably housed. Thus they… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“So long as victory can be attained, stupid haste is preferable to clever dilatoriness.” — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.” — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
If we do not wish to fight, we can prevent the enemy from engaging us even though the lines of our encampment be merely… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
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