All war is deception.

Quote by Sun Tzu

Topics: War Quotes

It is imperative to contest all factions for complete victory, so the army is not...

It is imperative to contest all factions for complete victory, so the army is not...

The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without...

The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without...

Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the...

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the...

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.

Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.

Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the Attack.

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?

The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

The enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution.

Do not press an enemy at bay.

Do not press an enemy at bay.

The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it...

The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it...

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

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

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is...

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is...

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will...

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will...

If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of...

If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of...

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the...

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the...

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they...

Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they...

It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest...

It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest...

LAOCOON, n. A famous piece of antique scripture representing a priest of that name and...

LAOCOON, n. A famous piece of antique scripture representing a priest of that name and...

You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people.

You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people.