All Sun Tzu Quotes
- So there are five ways of knowing who will win. Those who know when to fight and when not to fight are victorious. Those who… Conflict
- The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him;… Art
- The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up… Control
- The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy; and this knowledge can only be derived, in the… Aim
- The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution. Caution
- The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side. Battle
- The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man. Brave
- There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be… Armies
- Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is… Await
- Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him. Battle
- To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy. Enemy
- To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good. All
- Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting. Achievement
- The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting. Any
- In the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune. Advantage
- Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move. Ability
- The ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can the wise lay… Art
- If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight. Art
- When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear… Able
- If we do not wish to fight, we can prevent the enemy from engaging us even though the lines of our encampment be merely traced… All