Sun Tzu Quotes, Army Quotes, Victory Quotes

In warfare, first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured.

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If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result in victory, then you must not fight even at the ruler's bidding.

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In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but rather to retreat, thus enticing the enemy in his turn; then, when part of his army has come out, we may deliver our attack with advantage.

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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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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

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Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.

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Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain

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

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Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

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

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The nature of war is constant change.

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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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If your enemy is superior, evade him

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Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.

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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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In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory. Indirect tactics, efficiently applied, are inexhaustible as Heaven and Earth, unending as the flow of rivers and streams; like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more.

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The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.

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Those who are victorious plan effectively and change decisively. They are like a great river that maintains its course but adjusts its flow.

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Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Change Quotes , Rivers Quotes