--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Bring war material with you from home…" description: "\"Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.\" — Sun Tzu" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dde/sun-tzu-283_art_bring-war-material-with-you-from-home-bu_126140.jpg" --- # Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the… ![“Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.” quote by Sun Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dde/sun-tzu-283_art_bring-war-material-with-you-from-home-bu_126140.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dde/sun-tzu-283_art_bring-war-material-with-you-from-home-bu_126140.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dde/sun-tzu-283_art_bring-war-material-with-you-from-home-bu_126140.jpg) > “Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.” [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. He advises using enemy resources to strengthen oneself, turning conquered assets into advantages. **In simple terms:** Use the enemy’s strength for your own. Key Takeaway Leverage captured resources. Themes strategy war resourcefulness Mood strategic cautionary Type historical practical When to use this quote - business competition - conflict resolution - team building Key Concepts military tactics psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you ethically apply this principle today? - When is it appropriate to use an opponent’s assets? 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