Sun Tzu on Fear Quotes

"Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across."

"The skillful soldier does not raise a second levy, neither are his supply-wagons loaded more than twice."

"If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive."

"Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose."

"To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence."

"Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt."

"When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy."

"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."

"He who lacks foresight and underestimates his enemy will surely be captured."

"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."

"When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard."

"There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must be not struck, cities which must be not besieged."

"Great results can be achieved with small forces."

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

"He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious."

"There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare."

"Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared."

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."

"All warfare is based on deception."

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

"Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust."

"If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant."

"Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected."

"Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger."

"Quickness is the essence of the war."

"When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move."

"One may know how to conquer without being able to do it."

"The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought."

"The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim."

"If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things."

"If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near."

"The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals."