Sun Tzu on Wisdom Quotes

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

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

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

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

"If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"All warfare is based on deception."

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

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

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

"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

"Know yourself and you will win all battles."

"The wise warrior avoids the battle."

"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."