Sun Tzu544–496 BCThe quotations of
Sun Tzu
6th century BCE Chinese general and military strategist
544–496 BC
26 quotes, most often on War & Peace, Enemies and Leadership.
- The Art of War
- The Art of War
- The Art of War, Chapter XI · The Nine Battlegrounds
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
The Art of War, Chapter V · Forces, Paragraph 1He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.
The Art of War, Chapter III · Strategic AttackHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
The Art of War, Chapter III · Strategic AttackSecret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.
The Art of War, Chapter XIII · Intelligence and EspionageIn war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.
The Art of War, Chapter IX · Movement and Development of Troops- The Art of War, Chapter IV · Disposition of the Army, Paragraph 4
- The Art of War, Chapter VI · Weaknesses and Strengths
What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.
The Art of War, Ch. IV (tr. Lionel Giles)In context- The Art of War, Chapter XIII · Intelligence and Espionage
- The Art of War (5th century BC), Chapter IIn context
- The Art of War (5th century BC), Chapter IIn context
