Sun Tzu – Unveiling the Wisdom of The Art of War Quotes

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

To know your enemy, you must become your enemy. – Sun Tzu

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu

All warfare is based on deception. – Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. – Sun Tzu

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. – Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu – Unveiling the Wisdom of The Art of War Quotes part 2

If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. – Sun Tzu

The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be imposed on him. – Sun Tzu

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. – Sun Tzu

Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances. – Sun Tzu

Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate. – Sun Tzu

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril. – Sun Tzu

There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu

The opportunity for defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. – Sun Tzu

Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack. – Sun Tzu

Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across. – Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not will be victorious. – Sun Tzu

The best strategy is always to be very strong, first generally, then at the decisive point. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. – Sun Tzu

To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. – Sun Tzu

Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots. – Sun Tzu

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. – Sun Tzu

Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. – 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 himself. – Sun Tzu

Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain. – Sun Tzu

Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance. – Sun Tzu

Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing. – Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu

There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu

The skillful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man. – Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not will be victorious. – Sun Tzu

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death. – Sun Tzu

All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved. – Sun Tzu

When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. – Sun Tzu

In conflict, straightforward tactics are like moving in a circle – you never get anywhere. Angled tactics like moving along a diagonal allow you to advance. – Sun Tzu

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. – Sun Tzu

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

To know your enemy, you must become your enemy. – Sun Tzu

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu

All warfare is based on deception. – Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. – Sun Tzu

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. – Sun Tzu

If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. – Sun Tzu

The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy’s will to be imposed on him. – Sun Tzu

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. – Sun Tzu

Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances. – Sun Tzu

Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate. – Sun Tzu

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril. – Sun Tzu

There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu

The opportunity for defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. – Sun Tzu

Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack. – Sun Tzu

Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across. – Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not will be victorious. – Sun Tzu

The best strategy is always to be very strong, first generally, then at the decisive point. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. – Sun Tzu

To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. – Sun Tzu

Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots. – Sun Tzu

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. – Sun Tzu

Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. – 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 himself. – Sun Tzu

Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain. – Sun Tzu

Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance. – Sun Tzu

Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing. – Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu

There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu

The skillful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man. – Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not will be victorious. – Sun Tzu

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death. – Sun Tzu

All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved. – Sun Tzu

When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. – Sun Tzu

In conflict, straightforward tactics are like moving in a circle – you never get anywhere. Angled tactics like moving along a diagonal allow you to advance. – Sun Tzu

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. – Sun Tzu