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Sun Tzu

6th century BCE Chinese general and military strategist

544–496 BC

26 quotes, most often on War & Peace, Enemies and Leadership.

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
The Art of War, Chapter III · Strategic Attack
- Enemies
- War & Peace
Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.
The Art of War, Chapter VI · Weaknesses and Strengths
- Enemies
- War & Peace
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.
The Art of War (5th century BC), Chapter IIIIn context
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
The Art of War (5th century BC), Chapter IVIn context
- Enemies
- War & Peace
When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
The Art of War (5th century BC), Chapter VIIIn context
- Enemies
- War & Peace

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