Art Of War Quotes - Page 12

• The nature of man is such that people consider themselves put under an obligation as much by the benefits they confer as by those they receive.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Men

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• Without doubt, ferocious and disordered men are much weaker than timid and ordered ones. For order chases fear from men and disorder lessens ferocity.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Men

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• One definition of the wicked is that they will resort to whatever means are necessary to achieve their ends. Therefore, if those who oppose wickedness don't learn the art of war, they will be helpless.

  George Friedman

  Art, War, Mean

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Beautiful, Art, War

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• It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and to be a violator of the property and women of his subjects, from both of which he must abstain.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Said

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). “The Prince”, p.80, Xist Publishing

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• And when neither their property nor honour is touched, the majority of men live content, and he has only to contend with the ambition of a few, whom he can curb with ease in many ways.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Ambition

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). “The Prince”, p.80, Xist Publishing

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• It makes him contemptible to be considered fickle, frivolous, effeminate, mean-spirited, irresolute, from all of which a prince should guard himself as from a rock; and he should endeavour to show in his actions greatness, courage, gravity, and fortitude; and in his private dealings with his subjects let him show that his judgments are irrevocable, and maintain himself in such reputation that no one can hope either to deceive him or to get round him.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Mean

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). “The Prince”, p.80, Xist Publishing

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• That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself, and he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against; for, provided it is well known that he is an excellent man and revered by his people, he can only be attacked with difficulty.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Men

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2010). “The Prince”, p.76, FastPencil Inc

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• A prince ought to have two fears, one from within, on account of his subjects, the other from without, on account of external powers.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Two

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2015). “The Prince”, p.80, Xist Publishing

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• From the latter he is defended by being well armed and having good allies, and if he is well armed he will have good friends, and affairs will always remain quiet within when they are quiet without, unless they should have been already disturbed by conspiracy; and even should affairs outside be disturbed, if he has carried out his preparations and has lived as I have said, as long as he does not despair, he will resist every attack.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Good Friend

  Niccolo Machiavelli (2010). “The Prince”, p.76, FastPencil Inc

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• When the enemy's envoy's speak in humble terms, but continues his preparations, he will advance. When their language is deceptive but the enemy pretentiously advances, he will retreat. When the envoys speak in apologetic terms, he wishes a respite. When without a previous understanding the enemy asks for a truce, he is plotting. When the enemy sees an advantage but does not advance to seize it, he is fatigued.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Humble

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• To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

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• Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Weather

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• When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Order

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• Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuver. What is difficult about maneuver is to make the devious route the most direct and to turn misfortune to advantage.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Advantage

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• In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.41, Wordsworth Editions

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• Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes and he will conform to your desires.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Enemy

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.129, Simon and Schuster

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• When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in raiding and plundering, like fire; in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

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• As water shapes its flow in accordance with the ground, so an army manages its victory in accordance with the situation of the enemy.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

  Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.33, Wordsworth Editions

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• Victory is the main object in war.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Victory

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• If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Long

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

  Sun Tzu

  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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• Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Self

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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.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Survival

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• The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies without having to fight them.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Fighting

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