Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation.

Quote by Sun Tzu

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Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend;...

Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend;...

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.

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...

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...

Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

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

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

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...

So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.

So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence.

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable;...

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable;...

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory...

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory...

Do not press an enemy at bay.

Do not press an enemy at bay.

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

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

It is essential to seek out enemy agents who have come to conduct espionage against...

It is essential to seek out enemy agents who have come to conduct espionage against...

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory...

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory...

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...

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...

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...

You have to believe in yourself.

You have to believe in yourself.

Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every...

Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every...

The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous...

The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous...