All Sun Tzu Quotes
- 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 will… Able
- Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are… Advance
- The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success. Adheres
- Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder is simply a question of subdivision; concealing courage under a show of timidity presupposes a fund of latent… Beneath
- The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always reduced to the… Always Played
- Of old the expert in battle would first make himself invincible and then wait for his enemy to expose his vulnerability. Art
- In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory. Action
- Thus those skilled in war subdue the enemy's army without battle .... They conquer by strategy. Army
- To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues. Any
- What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity. Afford
- A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results. Able
- If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the… Alliances
- Defeat the enemies strategy. Decision
- In all history, there is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Only one who knows the disastrous effects of a long… All
- If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in. Door
- The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. Defeating
- Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small. Difficult
- Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will. Amenable
- It is not a victory unless you say `JumanjiΓΒ΄. Funny
- Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home. Army