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
against chinese-philosopher defeat defeating lies opportunity ourselves provided secure
The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
taken opportunity increase
Opportunities increase as they are taken.
inspirational opportunity
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
war opportunity speed
What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity.
opportunity victory problem
Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.
art war opportunity
In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
lying art-of-war opportunity
The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands
art-of-war opportunity enemy
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
goes men officers trained
Victory usually goes to the army who has better trained officers and men.
commander good
A good commander is benevolent and unconcerned with fame.
breaking chinese-philosopher consists enemies resistance supreme
Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.
account art death either hence importance inquiry life matter road safety subject vital war
The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.
wise stupid war
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
victory
It is not a victory unless you say `Jumanji´.