Sun Tzu Quotes, Army Quotes, Fate Quotes

the leader of armies is the arbiter of the people's fate, the man on whom it depends whether the nation shall be in peace or in peril.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Army Quotes , Fate Quotes

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Army Quotes

It is a doctrine of war not to assume the enemy will not come, but rather to rely on one's readiness to meet him; not to presume that he will not attack, but rather to make one's self invincible.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

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.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Greatness Quotes , Sage Quotes

He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

The sovereign must have full knowledge of the activities of the five sorts of agents. This knowledge must come from the double agents, and therefore it is mandatory that they be treated with the utmost liberality.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Agents Quotes , Sovereign Quotes

There is no place where espionage is not possible.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes

The ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can the wise lay plans against you.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Wise Quotes , Art Quotes

What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Opportunity Quotes

An army may be likened to water, for just as flowing water avoids the heights and hastens to the lowlands, so an army avoids strength and strikes weakness.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat: - let such a one be dismissed!

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Of War Quotes , Army Quotes

Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Army Quotes

Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Moving Quotes

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Inspirational Quotes , War Quotes

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

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Of War Quotes , Opponents Quotes

The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

Be where your enemy is not.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Victory Quotes

One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Preparation Quotes , Retreat Quotes

The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand what you are going to do.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , Military Quotes