Sun Tzu quotes.
All 24 quotations by Sun Tzu in our collection.
“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
“Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.”
“If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.”
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”
“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”
“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”
“Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.”
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
“He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.”
“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
“A leader leads by example, not by force.”
“It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.”
“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
“Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine.”
“Be where your enemy is not.”
“To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.”
“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.”
“The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”
“Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.”
“Know yourself and you will win all battles.”
“Who wishes to fight must first count the cost.”
“Secret operations are essential in war upon them the army relies to make its every move.”
“Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.”
“Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.”
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