Sun Tzu Quotes, Art Quotes, Military Quotes

The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.

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Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot.

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

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If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary.

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You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive.

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In the tumult and uproar, the battle seems chaotic, but there is no disorder, the troops appear to be milling about in circles but cannot be defeated.

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O divine art of subtlety and secrecy!

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All warfare is based on deception. If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight and if not: split and re-evaluate.

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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

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Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

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The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always reduced to the perfectly still.

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When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become, as it were, like rolling logs or stones... The energy developed by good fighting men is as the momentum of a round stone rolled down a mountain thousands of feet in height.

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The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.

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When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighboring rulers will take advantage of this.

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Know the enemy and know yourself.

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When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.

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A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.

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A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.

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

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It is ten thousand times cheaper to pay the best spies lavishly than even a tiny army poorly.

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