Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzuwas a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and Eastern philosophy. Aside from his legacy as the author of The Art of War, Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and Asian culture as a legendary historical figure. His birth name was Sun Wu,...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
crush war believe
This does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.
clever war winning
What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
peaceful rely
He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish.
enemy march where-you-are
Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.
military warrior victory
Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.
army fate men
the leader of armies is the arbiter of the people's fate, the man on whom it depends whether the nation shall be in peace or in peril.
wise stupid war
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
depressing art strong
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.
strength peace war
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
race doors enemy
If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.
heart successful battle
You cannot know if you will be successful or not. You can only prepare for battle and it must be done with all of your heart and with all of your consciousness. In that manner, you will have an edge.
art-of-war fate winning
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.
military war greatest-victory
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.
mma enemy despair
However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.