Sun Tzu quotes - page 3

To a surrounded enemy, you must leave a way of escape. (Sun Tzu)
The art of war is of vital importance to the State. View quote
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Sunzi said: The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. Thus the good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy. View quote
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The true objective of war is peace. View quote
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A leader leads by example not by force. View quote
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A skilled commander seeks victory from the situation and does not demand it of his subordinates. View quote
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Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can? View quote
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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. View quote
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If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. View quote
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Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared. View quote
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Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive; plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live. When people fall into danger, they are then able to strive for victory. (Sun Tzu)
Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory. View quote
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If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril. View quote
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When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. View quote
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It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results. View quote
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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack. View quote
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The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution. View quote
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For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards. View quote
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The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. View quote
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The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting. View quote
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Speed is the essence of war. Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions. (Sun Tzu)
Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles. View quote
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A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. View quote
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One defends when his strength is inadequate; he attacks when it is abundant. View quote
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To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. View quote
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Sun Tzu

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Occupation: Chinese Philosopher
Born: 544 BC
Died: 496 BC
Quotes count: 124
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