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 purpose
He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.
war believe enemy
If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.
art war men
There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honour, which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.
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.
art war fighting
One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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.
art-of-war opponents dear
Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
athlete warrior opponents
So it is that good warriors take their stance on ground where they cannot lose, and do not overlook conditions that make an opponent prone to defeat.
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.