Quotes about art-of-war
art-of-war men confusion
Men never do good unless necessity drives them to it; but when they are free to choose and can do just as they please, confusion and disorder become rampant. Niccolo Machiavelli
art-of-war doors enemy
If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in. Sun Tzu
art-of-war fighting numbers
The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points; and his forces being thus distributed in many directions, the numbers we shall have to face at any given point will be proportionately few.
art-of-war humble preparation
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.
art-of-war law discipline
The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.
art-of-war army suffering
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!
art-of-war army inadequate
One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.
art-of-war water shapes
Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
art-of-war fighting order
In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.
art-of-war winning tactics
In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.
art-of-war energy
Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.
art-of-war enemy retreat
Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.
art-of-war needs calamity
Until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared
art-of-war exercise light
He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them.
art-of-war army decisions-you-make
The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.
art-of-war army organization
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
art-of-war enemy attacking
Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him
art-of-war self enemy
Know thy self, know thy enemy.
art-of-war fighting wish
He who wishes to fight must first count the cost
art-of-war opponents dear
Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
art-of-war fate winning
Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation.
art-of-war safety defense
You can ensure the success of your attacks if you only attack places that are undefended. You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked. Therefore, that general is skillful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skillful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
art-of-war fire mountain
Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain
art-of-war self-confidence winning
Know yourself and you will win all battles.
art-of-war opportunity enemy
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.