Sun Tzu Quotes

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack–the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.

Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.

There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.

When strong, avoid them. If of high morale, depress them. Seem humble to fill them with conceit. If at ease, exhaust them. If united, separate them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.