Sun Tzu Quotes, Army Quotes, Secret Quotes

It is through the dispositions of an army that its condition may be discovered. Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory,; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.

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As water shapes its flow in accordance with the ground, so an army manages its victory in accordance with the situation of the enemy.

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To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

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Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

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The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.

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Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.

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To plan secretly, to move surreptitiously, to foil the enemy's intentions and balk his schemes, so that at last the day may be won without shedding a drop of blood.

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Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy... By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord; or by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.

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At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

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Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move.

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When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.

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Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy; forceful execution of even a poor plan can often bring victory.

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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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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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Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.

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

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The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent's strategy.

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Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve.

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Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.

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