Defeating Quote by Sun Tzu

The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

— Sun Tzu

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. To…

— Sun Tzu

Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.

— Sun Tzu

“Hence the skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy.”

— Sun Tzu

The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

— Sun Tzu

“To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”

— Sun Tzu

For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.

— Sun Tzu

“Now in order to kill the enemy, our men must be roused to anger; that there may be advantage from defeating the enemy, they…

— Sun Tzu

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

— Sun Tzu

The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy…

— Sun Tzu

“Although we had no hope of defeating the enemy in the battlefield, nevertheless, we fought back to keep the idea of liberation alive. From…

— Nelson Mandela

“Men of outstanding ability are more likely to lack the power of controlling their own people than of defeating an enemy in battle.”

— Titus Livius