Occupation: Strategist Birth: 544 Bc Death: 496 Bc
Great results, can be achieved with small forces..
Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stan….
All warfare is based on deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far awa….
A leader leads by example not by force..
It is more important to outhink your enemy, than to outfight him.
In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity..
If you are strong, appear weak. But if you are weak, appear strong..
There is an intelligent way to eat a live frog - I just don't know what it is..
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….
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle..
To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues..
Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat..
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself..
When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent r….
If a battle can not be won do not fight it..
In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win..
Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war.
One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage..
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting..
Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price..
Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small..