Sun Tzu Quotes

Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

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

If you don't have a righteous objective, eventually you will suffer. When you do the right thing for the right reason, the right result awaits.

The art of war is the art of deception.

If, on the other hand, in the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.

5, 6. The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger.

it is better to recapture an army entire than to destroy it, to capture a regiment, a detachment or a company entire than to destroy them.

If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them.

He wins his battles by making no mistakes.Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.

O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible, and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands.

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory is won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

He who advances without seeking fame, Who retreats without escaping blame, He whose one aim is to protect his people and serve his lord, The man is a jewel of the Realm

If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.

The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies without even having to fight them.

Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.

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

A good commander is benevolent and unconcerned with fame.

Balk the enemy's power force him to reveal himself.

Invincibility lies in the defence the possibility of victory in the attack.

Victory usually goes to the army who has better trained officers and men.

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.