Sun Tzu Quotes, Art Quotes, Military Quotes

If asked how to cope with a great host of the enemy in orderly array and on the point of marching to the attack, I should say: "Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will." 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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Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement.

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Weigh the situation, then move.

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Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former.

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

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The nature of war is constant change.

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If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.

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All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.

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He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them.

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Kill one, terrify a thousand.

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If their forces are substantial, prepare for them; if their forces are strong, avoid them.

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Thus, though I have heard of successful military operations that were clumsy but swift, cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

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Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain

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If we wish to fight, the enemy can be forced to an engagement even though he be sheltered behind a high rampart and a deep ditch. All we need do is attack some other place that he will be obliged to relieve.

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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 business of a general is to kick away the ladder behind soldiers when they have climbed up a height.

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For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death.

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Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.

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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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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.

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