710 Quotes by Sun Tzu

Know yourself and you will win all battles.

Do not press an enemy at bay.

He who wishes to fight must first count the cost

For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.

Invincibility depends on one's self; the enemy's vulnerability on him.

If, however, you are indulgent, but unable to make your authority felt; kind-hearted, but unable to enforce your commands; and incapable, moreover, of quelling disorder: then your soldiers must be likened to spoilt children; they are useless for any practical purpose.

Pretend to be weak, so your enemy may grow arrogant.

Therefore the skilful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.