Quotes by Sun Tzu

“One hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the most skillful, subduing the other's military without battle is the most skillful.”

“Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.”

“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”

“If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive;and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attachedt...”

“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.”

“Understand both yourself and your enemy, and you shall always emerge victorious”

“Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.”

“If you do not take opportunity to advance and reward the deserving, your subordinates will not carry out your commands, and disaster will ensue.”

“mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy”

“If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.”

“When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.”

“If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak.”

“the worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation”

“When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.”

“Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose.”

“if you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner”

“You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”

“We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors.”

“Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind.”

“There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.”