Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Quote by Sun Tzu

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So there are five ways of knowing who will win. Those who know when to...

So there are five ways of knowing who will win. Those who know when to...

If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the...

If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the...

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls...

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls...

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can...

According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can...

He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious.

He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious.

The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's...

The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's...

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...

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.

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys;...

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys;...

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...

You have to believe in yourself.

You have to believe in yourself.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

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

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

One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain...

One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain...

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

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

A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.

A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.

Loving your enemies does not mean you have to agree with or accept what they...

Loving your enemies does not mean you have to agree with or accept what they...

I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I...

I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I...