Suntzu Famous Quotes



Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Invincibility lies in the defense the possibility of victory in the attack. One defends when his strength is inadequate he attacks when it is abundant.

To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

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.

"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

"A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective."

"Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate."


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