Sun Tzu quotes - page 5

So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak. (Sun Tzu)
Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him. View quote
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The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man. View quote
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Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions. View quote
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He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them. View quote
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Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation. View quote
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When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. View quote
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. View quote
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If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. View quote
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One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it. View quote
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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength. (Sun Tzu)
So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence. View quote
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If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware that our own men are not in a condition to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory. View quote
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The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy; and this knowledge can only be derived, in the first instance, from the converted spy. Hence it is essential that the converted spy be treated with the utmost liberality. View quote
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It is imperative to contest all factions for complete victory, so the army is not garrisoned and the profit can be total. This is the law of strategic siege. View quote
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A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy. View quote
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To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good. View quote
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The Art of War is self-explanatory. View quote
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The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side. View quote
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it. View quote
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The proximity of an army causes prices to go up and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated. (Sun Tzu)
According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory. View quote
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Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory. View quote
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Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine. View quote
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Sun Tzu

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5
Occupation: Chinese Philosopher
Born: 544 BC
Died: 496 BC
Quotes count: 124
Wikipedia: Sun Tzu

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