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
sides able defeated
I will be able to forecast which side will be victorious and which defeated.
enemy underestimate capture
It is sufficient to estimate the enemy situation correctly and to concentrate your strength to capture him. There is no more to it than this. He who lacks foresight and underestimates his enemy will surely be captured by him.
winning ignorant enemy
When you are ignorant of the enemy but know yourself, your chances of winning or losing are equal.
army fighting excellence
Subjugating the enemy's army without fighting is the true pinnacle of excellence.
organization matter management
Generally, management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization. And to control many is the same as to control few. This is a matter of formations and signals.
circles battle troops
In the tumult and uproar, the battle seems chaotic, but there is no disorder, the troops appear to be milling about in circles but cannot be defeated.
team mountain doe
Someone unfamiliar with the mountains and forests cannot advance [the team]. One who does not employ local guides cannot gain the advantage.
educational battle management
All battles are won before they start.
preparation retreat speak
One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.
art-of-war energy
Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.
ears
When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.
intelligent frogs way
There is an intelligent way to eat a live frog - I just don't know what it is.
winning self enemy
Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles.
victory wrecks execution
Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy; forceful execution of even a poor plan can often bring victory.