To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence. Sun Tzu acmecommonexcellence Change image and share on social
It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results. Sun Tzu achievearmyenlighten Change image and share on social
Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack. Sun Tzu attackdefenceinvincibility Change image and share on social
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. Sun Tzu battledefeatdestine Change image and share on social
To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. Sun Tzu battlebreakconquer Change image and share on social
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. Sun Tzu complimentenemyenvoy Change image and share on social
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. Sun Tzu defeatseekvictorious Change image and share on social
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. Sun Tzu battleenemyfear Change image and share on social
Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations. Sun Tzu agentarmyclose share on social
He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks. Sun Tzu animatearmyrank Change image and share on social
