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
strength strong peace
If their forces are substantial, prepare for them; if their forces are strong, avoid them.
fighting enemy battle
To persuade your enemy to (retreat) before the fight is to defeat them even before the battle begins. An enemy made ally is no longer an enemy.
effectiveness support regulation
And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support.
enemy strategy
Attack the enemy's strategy.
fighting men enemy
Do not press an enemy at bay. Prince Fu Ch'ai said: "Wild beasts, when at bay, fight desperately. How much more is this true of men! If they know there is no alternative, they will fight to the death.
art-of-war enemy retreat
Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.
cubs tigers
Unless you enter the tiger's lair, you cannot get hold of the tiger's cub's.
art-of-war winning tactics
In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.
pursue
When he pretends to flee, do not pursue.
art-of-war fighting order
In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.
art-of-war exercise light
He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them.
winning mma enemy
If you follow the enemy's shifts and changes, you can always find a way to win.
strength peace war
The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.
strength peace art
In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected.