“All war is deception.”
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“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”
ImaginationAll Quotes by Sun Tzu
“The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.”
Men“If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.”
Men“Secret operations are essential in war upon them the army relies to make its every move.”
War“It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results.”
Great“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”
Imagination“If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.”
Fear“Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.”
War“There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.”
War“Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.”
Men“Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.”
Death“All war is based on deception.”
War“He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.”
Leadership“The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.”
Good“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”
Art“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.”
Death“The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.”
Good“All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.”
Men“If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.”
Money“There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.”
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