Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzuwas a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and Eastern philosophy. Aside from his legacy as the author of The Art of War, Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and Asian culture as a legendary historical figure. His birth name was Sun Wu,...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
art war fighting
Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.
art military war
In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.
fighting skills enemy
To Subdue an enemy without fighting is the greatest of skills
art war mind
If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
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
inspirational opportunity
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
void bypass doe
Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you.
business war fighting
For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
enemy defense experts
Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against the experts in defense, the enemy does not know where to attack.
war military deception
A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.
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.
art war army
When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.
war military persistence
So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.