Sun Tzu Quotes, Army Quotes, Fire Quotes

There are five kinds of incendiary attack: The first is called setting fire to personnel; the second, to stores; the third, to transport vehicles and equipment; the fourth, to munitions; the fifth, to supply installations...In all cases an army must understand the changes induced by the five kinds of incendiary attack, and make use of logistical calculations to address them.

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Carefully compare the opposing army with your own, so that you may know where strength is superabundant and where it is deficient.

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Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.

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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.

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Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.

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We cannot enter into alliance with neighbouring princes until we are acquainted with their designs. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country - its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps. We shall be unable to turn natural advantages to account unless we make use of local guides.

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The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.

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Be where your enemy is not.

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In all history, there is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Only one who knows the disastrous effects of a long war can realize the supreme importance of rapidity in bringing it to a close.

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

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Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.

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I will be able to forecast which side will be victorious and which defeated.

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All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong, avoid him. Anger his general and confuse him. Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

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If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.

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There is no place where espionage is not possible.

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War is a matter of vital importance to the state.

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Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions.

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It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him; if twice as numerous, to divide our army into two.

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The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

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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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