710 Quotes by Sun Tzu

Who can determine where one ends and the other begins?

Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

All battles are won before they start.

Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.

Should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you.

If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual.

Being unconquerable lies with yourself; being conquerable lies with your enemy.