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Attack Quotes by Sun Tzu
- Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.
- Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
- If we wish to fight, the enemy can be forced to an engagement even though he be sheltered behind a high rampart and a deep…
- If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware that our own men are not in a condition to attack, we…
- In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but…
- Know yourself and you will win all battles. Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still…
- When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate…
- All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we…
- Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.
- It is a doctrine of war not to assume the enemy will not come, but rather to rely on one's readiness to meet him; not…
- Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes and he will…
- What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.
- Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.
- 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,…
- 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…
- Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against the experts in defense, the enemy does not know where to…
- Use humility to make the enemy haughty. Tire them by flight. Cause division among them. When they are unprepared, attack and make your move when…
- You can ensure the success of your attacks if you only attack places that are undefended. You can ensure the safety of your defense if…
- Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not…
- Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.
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