--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: (1) He will win who knows when to fight…" description: "\"“(1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. (2) He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. (3) He will ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a4d/sun-tzu-283_war_1-he-will-win-who-knows-when-to-fight-an_1461129.jpg" --- # (1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to… ![“(1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. (2) He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. (3) He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks. (4) He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared…” quote by Sun Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a4d/sun-tzu-283_war_1-he-will-win-who-knows-when-to-fight-an_1461129.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a4d/sun-tzu-283_war_1-he-will-win-who-knows-when-to-fight-an_1461129.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a4d/sun-tzu-283_war_1-he-will-win-who-knows-when-to-fight-an_1461129.jpg) > ““(1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. (2) He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. (3) He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks. (4) He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared. (5) He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign. 18. Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”” [Sun Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sun-tzu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Success in conflict depends on self‑knowledge, understanding the opponent, unity, timing, and autonomy from external control. **In simple terms:** Know yourself and enemy; act wisely. Key Takeaway Cultivate self‑awareness and strategic insight. Themes strategy knowledge unity timing autonomy Mood determined strategic Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - business competition - personal challenges - team building - conflict resolution Key Concepts military theory psychology leadership Questions to Reflect On - What do you know about your own strengths? - How can you prepare for unknown variables? 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