Sun Tzu Quotes - Page 16

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• Getting people to fight by letting the force of momentum work is like rolling logs and rocks. Logs and rocks are still when in a secure place, but roll on an incline; they remain stationary if square, they roll if round. Therefore, when people are skillfully led into battle, the momentum is like that of round rocks rolling down a high mountain - this is force.

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  Fighting, Squares, Rocks

  Sunzi, Sun-Tzu, Thomas Cleary (1998). “The illustrated art of war”, Shambhala Pubns

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• A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.

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  Wise, War, Enemy

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.10, GENERAL PRESS

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• War is a matter of vital importance to the state.

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  War, Matter, States

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.27, Simon and Schuster

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• In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.

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  Art Of War, Fighting, Order

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.14, Lulu.com

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• He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.

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  Art, War, Purpose

  Gerald A Michaelson, Steven W Michaelson, Sun-tzu (2003). “Sun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life”, p.120, Simon and Schuster

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• The relative size of your force as against that of your adversary is by itself of no consequence. What controls is the relative size of your force at the point where you join in battle. You can strike with the few and be many if you strike your adversary in his gaps. Seek out places where the defense is not strict, the place not tightly guarded, the generals weak, the troops disorderly, the supplies are scarce and the forces are isolated.

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  Art, War, Battle

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• There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted.

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  Country, Art, War

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.122, Wordsworth Editions

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• If I am able to determine the enemy's dispositions while at the same time I conceal my own, then I can concentrate and he must divide.

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  Enemy, Able, Disposition

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• The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.

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  Leadership, Art Of War, Law

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.20, Xist Publishing

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• The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally

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  Country, Soldier, Allies

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.29, SJ Creations Tokyo

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• Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on returning to camp.

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  Morning, Art, War

  Victoria Charles, Sun Tzu (2015). “Art of War”, p.45, Parkstone International

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• When he pretends to flee, do not pursue.

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  Pursue

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.126, Adams Media

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• O divine art of subtlety and secrecy!

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  Art, War, Divine

  The Art of War (6th century b.c.).

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• The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting.

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  Art, War, Fighting

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.11, Lulu.com

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• The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat: - let such a one be dismissed!

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  Art Of War, Army, Suffering

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.7, GENERAL PRESS

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• Maneuvering with an army is advantageous; with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous.

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  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2013). “SUN TZU on the ART OF WAR”, p.31, Lulu.com

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• 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.

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  Distance, Enemy, Victory

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• The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

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  War, Enlightened, Caution

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.61, GENERAL PRESS

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• Bestow rewards without respect to customary practice; publish orders without respect to precedent. Thus you may employ the entire army as you would one man.

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  War, Army, Men

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.48, Wordsworth Editions

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• 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.

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  Art, War, Survival

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• The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy. To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. Thus the good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

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  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2012). “The Illustrated Art of War”, p.115, Courier Corporation

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• Someone unfamiliar with the mountains and forests cannot advance [the team]. One who does not employ local guides cannot gain the advantage.

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  Team, Mountain, Doe

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• The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points; and his forces being thus distributed in many directions, the numbers we shall have to face at any given point will be proportionately few.

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  Art Of War, Fighting, Numbers

  Sun Tzu (2010). “The Art of War”, p.20, FastPencil Inc

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• When a general, unable to estimate the enemy's strength, allows an inferior force to engage a larger one, or hurls a weak detachment against a powerful one, and neglects to place picked soldiers in the front rank, the result must be rout.

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  Art, Powerful, War

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.23, Lulu.com

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• They [spies] cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straightforwardness.

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  Art, War, Spy

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.39, SJ Creations Tokyo

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