Advantage Quote by Sun Tzu

[The greatest barriers to forming alliances] are not figuring out what would make others want to join with you. Assuming that what excites you…

— John Daly

“Strategic Principle #5: Build strategic alliances You”

— Vox Day

We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an army on…

— Sun Tzu

More broadly, strategic alliances are more difficult to manage and coordinate than single ventures; the potential for misunderstanding and disagreement, particularly between partners from…

— Peter Dicken

Strong alliances can thrive even where disagreements exist, but they cannot thrive where free and open communication is shut down.

— Sharice Davids

Good alliances are made of strong, capable partners.

— Mark Esper

Alliances are not a burden; they are a benefit to both our individual and our collective security.

— Lloyd Austin

If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and…

— Sun Tzu

Alliance is not to show individual strength, but win over the opposition by pooling in all the votes of like-minded parties and ensuring that…

— Tamilisai Soundararajan

Alliances and international organizations should be understood as opportunities for leadership and a means to expand our influence, not as constraints on our power.

— Chuck Hagel

“Alliances are useful in some situations. In others, they are absolutely vital. But”

— Timothy Zahn

To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt…

— James Buchanan