Sun Tzu Quotes, Art Quotes, War Quotes

When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is insubordination. When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is collapse.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , Strong Quotes

In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Victory Quotes

Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy... By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord; or by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , Clever 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.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Wise Quotes , Art Quotes

There is no place where espionage is not possible.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes

It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him; if twice as numerous, to divide our army into two.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Army Quotes

One whose troops repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. One who frequently grants rewards is in deep distress. One who frequently imposes punishments is in great difficulty. One who is at first excessively brutal and then fears the masses is the pinnacle of stupidity.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Punishment Quotes , Stupidity Quotes

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

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , Crazy Quotes

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

3 years ago

Message Copied

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

Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Bridges Quotes

All warfare is based on deception. If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight and if not: split and re-evaluate.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Fighting Quotes , Deception Quotes

It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Peaceful Quotes

Don't flail against the world, use it. Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes

The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent's strategy.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Opponents Quotes , Height Quotes

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful... It does not take much strength to lift a hair, it does not take sharp eyes to see the sun and moon, it does not take sharp ears to hear the thunderclap.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , War Quotes , Eye Quotes

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Strength Quotes , Peace Quotes

When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.

3 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Sun Tzu Quotes , Art Quotes , War Quotes