The worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
SUN TZUThe worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation.
SUN TZUWhen your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
SUN TZUHence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
SUN TZUThe general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
SUN TZUWhen the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
SUN TZUTo win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.
SUN TZUGreat results, can be achieved with small forces.
SUN TZUSuccess in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.
SUN TZUKnowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.
SUN TZUHe will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight
SUN TZUDisorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
SUN TZUWhen you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
SUN TZUNever venture, never win!
SUN TZUOne may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
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