Army Quote by Sun Tzu
“It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, 5th century BC
Knowing both self and opponent prevents defeat; ignorance leads to loss.
In simple terms: Self‑knowledge and enemy‑knowledge avoid disaster.
Key Takeaway
Study yourself and others to win.
Themes
strategy
self‑awareness
conflict
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- military planning
- sports competition
Key Concepts
self‑knowledge
enemy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you balance knowledge with action?
- How do you gather reliable intel?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on analysis can cause paralysis.
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