Sun Tzu Quotes, War Quotes, Fundamentals Quotes

Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence.

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So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.

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Subjugating the enemy's army without fighting is the true pinnacle of excellence.

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The skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a snake that is found in the Ch'ang mountains. Strike at its head, and you will be attacked by its tail; strike at its tail, and you will be attacked by its head; strike at its middle, and you will be attacked by head and tail both.

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When you shoot a bow and arrow, you aim at the clouds, not because you expect to hit them, but so that you may reach the distant target on the ground.

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Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.

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Of all rewards none [is] more liberal than those given to secret agents.

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And therefore only the enlightened sovereign and the worthy general who are able to use the most intelligent people as agents are certain to achieve great things.

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It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

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A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.

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Too frequent rewards indicate that the general is at the end of his resources; too frequent punishments that he is in acute distress.

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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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He who knows things, and in fighting puts his knowledge into practice, will win his battles. He who knows them not, nor practices them, will surely be defeated.

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Probe him and learn where his strength is abundant and where deficient.

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O divine art of subtlety and secrecy!

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All warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him.

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Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

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If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.

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This does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.

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Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

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