Adversity Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily.

— Sun Tzu

As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.

— Alexander Suvorov

He however knows when the enemy is stronger.

— Paulo Coelho

He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them.

— Sun Tzu

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

— Ulysses S. Grant

He that stands still and suffers his enemies to double blows upon him without resistance, will undoubtedly be conquered in the issue.

— John Owen

A battle is won by him who is firmly resolved to win it.

— Leo Tolstoy

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

It is sufficient to estimate the enemy situation correctly and to concentrate your strength to capture him. There is no more to it than…

— Sun Tzu

In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.

— Sun Tzu

Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.

— Alexander Suvorov

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

— Lao Tzu