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
victory
So it is said that victory can be made.
victory
It is not a victory unless you say `Jumanji´.
chinese-philosopher doubt enemy heaven stand victory
If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.
chinese-philosopher lies-and-lying victory
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
war victory battle
To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.
war victory battle
The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side.
art war victory
Victory is the main object in war.
army winning victory
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.
war assessment victory
According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?
victory wrecks execution
Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy; forceful execution of even a poor plan can often bring victory.
distance enemy victory
Therefore, to estimate the enemy situation and to calculate distances and the degree of difficulty of the terrain so as to control victory are virtues of the superior general.
victory shapes way
It is according to the shapes that I lay the plans for victory, but the multitude does not comprehend this. Although everyone can see the outward aspects, none understands the way in which I have created victory.
art victory balance
Factors in the art of warfare are: First, calculations; second, quantities; third, logistics; fourth, the balance of power; and fifth, the possibility of victory is based on the balance of power.
army secret victory
It is through the dispositions of an army that its condition may be discovered. Conceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory,; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.