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 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 TZUHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
SUN TZUIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
SUN TZUWhen the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.
SUN TZUEvery battle is won before it’s ever fought.
SUN TZUThe greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
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 TZUThus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
SUN TZUBravery 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 TZUIf there is disturbance in the camp, the general’s authority is weak.
SUN TZUIf the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.
SUN TZUTo fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
SUN TZUIt 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 TZUWheels of justice gind slow but grind fine.
SUN TZUIf his forces are united, separate them.
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