All Sun Tzu Quotes
- Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him. Art
- War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory… Art
- Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this. Art
- There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted. Art
- The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies… Armies
- The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand… Adapt
- If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental,… Accord
- There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. Combination
- There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen. Been
- So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak. Avoid
- Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage… Art
- It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be able to divide… Able
- What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations. Art
- To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence. Acme
- Where the army is, prices are high; when prices rise the wealth of the people is exhausted. Army
- A leader leads by example not by force. Army
- The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens… Acts
- The true objective of war is peace. Army
- Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat… Afterwards
- One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant. Abundant
- Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your enemy. Army
- Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization. Army
- The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. Army
- Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is… Achievement
- Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory. Army