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Sun Tzu Quotes

The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain Picture Quote #1

Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve Picture Quote #1

Bestow rewards without regard to rule, issue orders without regard to previous arrangements; and you will be able to handle a whole army as though you had to do with but a single man Picture Quote #1

Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army’s ability to move Picture Quote #1

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat Picture Quote #1

The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success Picture Quote #1

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Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder is simply a question of subdivision; concealing courage under a show of timidity presupposes a fund of latent energy; masking strength with weakness is to be effected by tactical dispositions Picture Quote #1

The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always reduced to the perfectly still Picture Quote #1

Thus those skilled in war subdue the enemy’s army without battle... They conquer by strategy Picture Quote #1

To... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues Picture Quote #1

A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results Picture Quote #1

If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy’s position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy’s position weak Picture Quote #1

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In all history, there is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Only one who knows the disastrous effects of a long war can realize the supreme importance of rapidity in bringing it to a close Picture Quote #1

Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small Picture Quote #1

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will Picture Quote #1

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home Picture Quote #1

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you Picture Quote #1

You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive Picture Quote #1

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Amid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all Picture Quote #1

If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss Picture Quote #1

For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death Picture Quote #1

If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner Picture Quote #1

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected Picture Quote #1

Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him Picture Quote #1

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So a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius Picture Quote #1

He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish Picture Quote #1

If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual Picture Quote #1

Those who do not know the plans of competitors cannot prepare alliances. Those who do not know the lay of the land cannot maneuver their forces. Those who do not use local guides cannot take advantage of the ground Picture Quote #1

When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighboring rulers will take advantage of this Picture Quote #1

The control of large numbers is possible, and like unto that of small numbers, if we subdivide them Picture Quote #1

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The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain (Sun Tzu Quotes) Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve (Sun Tzu Quotes) Bestow rewards without regard to rule, issue orders without regard to previous arrangements; and you will be able to handle a whole army as though you had to do with but a single man (Sun Tzu Quotes) Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army’s ability to move (Sun Tzu Quotes) Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat (Sun Tzu Quotes) The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success (Sun Tzu Quotes) Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder is simply a question of subdivision; concealing courage under a show of timidity presupposes a fund of latent energy; masking strength with weakness is to be effected by tactical dispositions (Sun Tzu Quotes) The dance of battle is always played to the same impatient rhythm. What begins in a surge of violent motion is always reduced to the perfectly still (Sun Tzu Quotes) Thus those skilled in war subdue the enemy’s army without battle... They conquer by strategy (Sun Tzu Quotes) To... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues (Sun Tzu Quotes) A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results (Sun Tzu Quotes) If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy’s position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy’s position weak (Sun Tzu Quotes) In all history, there is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Only one who knows the disastrous effects of a long war can realize the supreme importance of rapidity in bringing it to a close (Sun Tzu Quotes) Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small (Sun Tzu Quotes) Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will (Sun Tzu Quotes) Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home (Sun Tzu Quotes) At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you (Sun Tzu Quotes) You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive (Sun Tzu Quotes) Amid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all (Sun Tzu Quotes) If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss (Sun Tzu Quotes) For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death (Sun Tzu Quotes) If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner (Sun Tzu Quotes) Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected (Sun Tzu Quotes) Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him (Sun Tzu Quotes) So a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius (Sun Tzu Quotes) He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish (Sun Tzu Quotes) If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual (Sun Tzu Quotes) Those who do not know the plans of competitors cannot prepare alliances. Those who do not know the lay of the land cannot maneuver their forces. Those who do not use local guides cannot take advantage of the ground (Sun Tzu Quotes) When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighboring rulers will take advantage of this (Sun Tzu Quotes) The control of large numbers is possible, and like unto that of small numbers, if we subdivide them (Sun Tzu Quotes)

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