Sun Tzu
Strategist
Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military strategist traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War. His ideas on strategy and conflict have had enduring influence in military and political thought.
Books by Sun Tzu
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Sun Tzu - The Art of War - The Illustrated Edition
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Quotes by Sun Tzu
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Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.
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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 attachedto you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.
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When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not attack from the leeward.
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War is like a fire - if you do not put it out, it will burn itself out.
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When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders'.
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Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
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When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away...
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The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.
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Be where your enemy is not.
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If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected .
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Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.
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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.
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To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
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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.
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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
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One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
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who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.
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All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
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Great results, can be achieved with small forces.
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