Sun Tzu

Daily inspirational quotes from the Great Strategist and Philosopher, Sun Tzu, whom Leaders, past and present, cite as a major influence.

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Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose.

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On open ground, keep a vigilant eye on defences.

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On ground of intersecting highways, consolidate alliances.

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The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach.

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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

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The skillful employer of men will employ a wise man, a brave man, a covetous man, and a stupid man. - Sun Tzu

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The Great Leader knows his weaknesses first, his enemies second - The Victorious Leader knows his enemies weaknesses first, his own second.

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You must not fear death, my lads. Defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks. - Napoleon

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Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. - Sun Tzu

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A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease. - Sun Tzu

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To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

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When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

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Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.

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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war; defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. - Sun Tzu

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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious. - Sun Tzu

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Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance. - Sun Tzu

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Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu

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Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. - Sun Tzu

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