710 Quotes by Sun Tzu

The nature of war is constant change.

What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.

Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move.

If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.

When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.

Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you now Heaven and you know Earth, you may make your victory complete.

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

He who knows things, and in fighting puts his knowledge into practice, will win his battles. He who knows them not, nor practices them, will surely be defeated.

There is an intelligent way to eat a live frog - I just don't know what it is.