Sun Tzu Quotes, Wise Quotes, Military Quotes

If I determine the enemy's disposition of forces while I have no perceptible form, I can concentrate my forces while the enemy is fragmented. The pinnacle of military deployment approaches the formless: if it is formless, then even the deepest spy cannot discern it nor the wise make plans against it.

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The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals. Hence his ability to pick out the right men and utilize combined energy

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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

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The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

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

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So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.

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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

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There is no place where espionage is not possible.

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Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm

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Hostile armies may face each other for years, striving for the victory which is decided in a single day. This being so, to remain in ignorance of the enemy's condition simply because one grudges the outlay of a hundred ounces of silver in honors and emoluments, is the height of inhumanity.

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Kill one, terrify a thousand.

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Now an army is exposed to six several calamities, not arising from natural causes, 1 but from faults for which the general is responsible. These are: (1) Flight; (2) insubordination; (3) collapse; (4) ruin; (5) disorganisation; (6) rout.

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Winning Strategists are certain of triumph before seeking a challenge. Losing Strategists are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph.

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It is ten thousand times cheaper to pay the best spies lavishly than even a tiny army poorly.

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He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign.

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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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Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

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In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.

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For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.

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Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this.

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