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 doe
Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.
art war jewels
The General who in advancing does not seek personal fame, and in withdrawing is not concerned with avoiding punishment, but whose only purpose is to protect the people and promote the best interests of his sovereign, is the precious jewel of the state.
art war army
As water shapes its flow in accordance with the ground, so an army manages its victory in accordance with the situation of the enemy.
art war victory
Victory is the main object in war.
art war enemy
Do not press an enemy at bay.
art war self
Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him.
art war survival
War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied.
art-of-war army inadequate
One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.
lying army enemy
Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your enemy.
war opponents doe
Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
war heaven enemy
Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you now Heaven and you know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
wise war military
If I determine the enemy's disposition of forces while I have no perceptible form, I can concentrate my forces while the enemy is fragmented. The pinnacle of military deployment approaches the formless: if it is formless, then even the deepest spy cannot discern it nor the wise make plans against it.
art war sides
Ground which can be freely traversed by both sides is called accessible.
war punishment soldier
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 attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.