Sun Tzu Quotes

When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.

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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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Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your enemy.

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

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If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.

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It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

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Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measure of far and near wins - this is the rule of armed struggle.

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Be where your enemy is not.

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To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

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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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He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.

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Do not press an enemy at bay.

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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

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

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One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage.

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Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small. The difficult things in this world must be done while they are easy, the greatest things in the world must be done while they are still small. For this reason sages never do what is great, and this is why they achieve greatness.

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So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.

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If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is death.

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Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage it on your terms, not on your enemy's terms.

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

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