Quotes by Art Of War We do not know what is on the other side of the storm. Brian Francis art-of-war storm fishing War makes thieves and peace hangs them. George Herbert art-of-war war peace Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. Niccolo Machiavelli art-of-war philosophical motivational It ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new. This coolness arises partly from fear of the opponents, who have the laws on their side, and partly from the incredulity of men, who do not readily believe in new things until they have had a long experience of them. Niccolo Machiavelli art-of-war men believe A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. Niccolo Machiavelli art-of-war keeping-promises philosophical Men never do good unless necessity drives them to it; but when they are free to choose and can do just as they please, confusion and disorder become rampant. Niccolo Machiavelli art-of-war confusion men God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us. Niccolo Machiavelli art-of-war philosophical god I have much to teach you. Come and learn the art of war from the one who invented it. (Takeshi) Sherrilyn Kenyon art-of-war war art He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them. Sun Tzu art-of-war light exercise Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat. Sun Tzu art-of-war retreat enemy The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. Sun Tzu art-of-war opportunity enemy He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily. Sun Tzu art-of-war defeated enemy Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization. Sun Tzu art-of-war army organization Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Sun Tzu art-of-war energy The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands Sun Tzu art-of-war opportunity lying The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men. Sun Tzu art-of-war business leadership Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions. Sun Tzu art-of-war warfare water Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain Sun Tzu art-of-war mountain fire Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him Sun Tzu preparing-for-war art-of-war enemy Be where your enemy is not. Sun Tzu art-of-war war art 123»