Quote

Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting he captures their cities without laying siege to them he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.

Sun Tzu

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Sun Tzu
Military Personnel
Philosopher
Strategist
Writer
Kingdom of Qi
Sun Wu
Sun Zi
Changqing
Without
Therefore
Skillful
Cities
Troops
Overthrows
Leader
Capture
Subdues
Enemy
Kingdom
Stratagem
Winning
Kingdoms
Captures
Fighting
Operations
Lengthy
War
Field
Siege
Art
Fields
Laying

More quotes by Sun Tzu

Image
Do not press an enemy at bay.
Sun Tzu
Image
So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.
Sun Tzu
Image
Unless you enter the tiger's lair, you cannot get hold of the tiger's cub's.
Sun Tzu
Image
In warfare, first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured.
Sun Tzu
Image
When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become as it were like unto rolling logs or stones. For it is the nature of a log or stone to remain motionless on level ground, and to move when on a slope if four-cornered, to come to a standstill, but if round-shaped to go rolling down.
Sun Tzu
Image
Weigh the situation, then move.
Sun Tzu
Image
The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.
Sun Tzu
Image
If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. If the banners and flags are shifted about, sedition is afoot. If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary.
Sun Tzu
Image
Engage people with what they expect it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment - that which they cannot anticipate.
Sun Tzu
Image
The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.
Sun Tzu
Image
He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
Sun Tzu
Image
Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation.
Sun Tzu
Image
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
Image
Be where your enemy is not.
Sun Tzu
Image
He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.
Sun Tzu
Image
Invincibility is in oneself, and vulnerability is in the opponent. Invincibility is a matter of defense, vulnerability is a matter of attack. Therefore skillful warriors are able to be invincible, but they cannot cause opponents to be vulnerable. That is why it is said that victory is discerned and not manufactured.
Sun Tzu
Image
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.
Sun Tzu
Image
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.
Sun Tzu
Image
Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.
Sun Tzu
Image
Pretend to be weak, so your enemy may grow arrogant.
Sun Tzu