Sun Tzu Quotes - Page 8

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• In the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, May

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.41, Xist Publishing

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• In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Victory, Campaigns

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

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• The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Men, Numbers

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.21, Xist Publishing

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• Probe him and learn where his strength is abundant and where deficient.

  Sun Tzu

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.107, Adams Media

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• All war is deception.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Deception

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• No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Fighting

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

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• The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

  Sun Tzu

  Leadership, Business, Art Of War

  "The Art of War". Book by Sun Tzu, Chapter V · Forces, 2003.

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• He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.

  Sun Tzu

  War, Army, Winning

  Sun Tzu (2013). “SUN TZU on the ART OF WAR”, p.15, Lulu.com

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• Keep their friends close and their enemies closer.

  Sun Tzu

  Enemy

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• When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Men

  Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli (2013). “The Complete Art of War”, p.59, Simon and Schuster

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• When your opponent gives you an opening, be swift as a hare.

  Sun Tzu

  Giving, Opponents, Hares

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• 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

  War, Character, Responsibility

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• If you follow the enemy's shifts and changes, you can always find a way to win.

  Sun Tzu

  Winning, Mma, Enemy

  Sun Tzu, Gary Gagliardi (2006). “The Ancient Bing-fa Martial Arts Strategy: The Science of Personal Power”, p.82, Science of Strategy

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• The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals. Hence his ability to pick out the right men and utilize combined energy

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Clever, War

  Sun Tzu (2012). “Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text”, p.7, Tuttle Publishing

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• Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.

  Sun Tzu

  Leadership, Sports, Winning

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• 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.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Victory, Balance

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• The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Enemy

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.12, SJ Creations Tokyo

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• So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.

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  Strong, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2010). “The Art of War”, p.21, FastPencil Inc

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• Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.26, Xist Publishing

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• If asked how to cope with a great host of the enemy in orderly array and on the point of marching to the attack, I should say: "Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will." Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu, Wu Qi, Wei Liao, Sima Rangju, Jiang Ziya (2017). “The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China”, p.139, Arcturus Publishing

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• Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

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

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• It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

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  Art, War, Order

  Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.53, GENERAL PRESS

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• All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem 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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  Art, War, Believe

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

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• The skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a snake that is found in the Ch'ang mountains. Strike at its head, and you will be attacked by its tail; strike at its tail, and you will be attacked by its head; strike at its middle, and you will be attacked by head and tail both.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Snakes

  Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.66, Xist Publishing

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• Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Spy

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

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