All Sun Tzu Quotes
- The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at… Any
- The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally Allies
- Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed. Army
- If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle Battle
- At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and… Afterwards
- Hostile armies may face each other for years, striving for the victory which is decided in a single day. This being so, to remain in… Armies
- O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible and hence we can hold the enemy's fate… Art
- You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive. Cannot Defeat
- If a battle can not be won do not fight it. Art
- Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small. The difficult things in this world must be… Achieve
- In executing an Artful Strategy: When ten times greater, surround them; When five times greater, attack them; When two times greater, scatter them. If the… Artful
- Winning Strategists are certain of triumph before seeking a challenge. Losing Strategists are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph. Certain
- Every battle is won before it is fought. Battle
- Amid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all. All
- Opportunities increase as they are taken. Increase
- All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought. All
- Those whose upper and lower ranks have the same desire are victorious. Desire
- The best general is the one who never fights. Best
- If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss. Battle
- He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily. Defeated