The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we…

Quote by Sun Tzu

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In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is...

In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is...

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.

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...

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

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

All war is deception.

All war is deception.

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.

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...

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 you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.

If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.

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...

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle...

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle...

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...

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is...

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is...

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...

There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.

There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.

To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists...

To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists...

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?

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...

A flatterer is a secret enemy

A flatterer is a secret enemy

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even...

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even...