Quotes about war
war military deception
A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. Sun Tzu
war fate directors
Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate.
war military persistence
So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.
war believe enemy
If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.
war lost
All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.
war army sovereign
There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
war moon passing-away
Like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more.
war deception
All war is based on deception.
war evil way
It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.
war victory campaigns
In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.
war moving creating
Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
war lying victory
Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.
war opportunity speed
What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.
war virtue crime
To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues.
war moving enemy
Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
war bridges opponents
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
war essence
Rapidity is the essence of war.
warrior winning bravery
Therefore the victories of good warriors are not noted for cleverness or bravery. Therefore their victories in battle are not flukes. Their victories are not flukes because they position themselves where they will surely win, prevailing over those wh.
war fate enemy
Subtle and insubstantial, the expert leaves no trace; divinely mysterious, he is inaudible. Thus he is master of his enemy's fate.
war mean law
Those who excel in war first cultivate their own humanity and and maintain their laws and institutions. By these means they make their governments invincible.
war army leader
A leader leads by example not by force.
war order soldier
If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers.
war victory engagement
In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.
war doubt needs
Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.
war order weakness
Order or disorder depends on organisation; courage or cowardice on circumstances; strength or weakness on dispositions.
war eye moon
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.
war art-of-war enemy
To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
war enemy ignorant
If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
war enemy wish
If I wish to engage, then the enemy, for all his high ramparts and deep moat, cannot avoid engagement; I attack that which he is obliged to rescue.
war fighting winning
He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
war army objectives
The true objective of war is peace.
war effort national-security
The War on Terror is one of the most critical national security efforts in our history. Sue Kelly
war distance fighting
We fight wars from progressively great heights and distances, the blessings of technology steadily removing the personal human element from what was historically an extremely personal experience. Steven Weber