Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.
SUN TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
-
-
Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
SUN TZU -
Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.
SUN TZU -
You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
SUN TZU -
If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.
SUN TZU -
If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
SUN TZU -
Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
SUN TZU -
If his forces are united, separate them.
SUN TZU -
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
SUN TZU -
It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.
SUN TZU -
Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
SUN TZU -
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.
SUN TZU -
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
SUN TZU -
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack.
SUN TZU -
The 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 TZU -
When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.
SUN TZU