Memorable Quotes and quotations from Sun-tzuSun-tzu Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)Sun-tzu - - Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence. Sun-tzu - - A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. Sun-tzu - - War is based on deception. Sun-tzu - - 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. Sun-tzu - - If you are near the enemy, make him believe you are far from him. If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. Sun-tzu - - The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting. Sun-tzu - - All warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him. Sun-tzu - - Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. Sun-tzu - - Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. |
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