16 Quotes by Zhuge Liang

An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people.

Battles are not won by strength alone!

To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with the natural order. To overcome the intelligent by intelligence, however, is a matter of opportunity.

Nothing is harder to see into thanpeoples nature. The sage looks at subtle phenomena and listens tosmall voices. This harmonizes the outside with the inside and the inside with the outside.

What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?

Strength is but one aspect of power.

Good generals select intelligent officers, thoughtful advisors, and brave subordinates. They oversee their troops like a fierce tiger with wings.