Do not press an enemy at bay. Prince Fu Ch'ai said: "Wild beasts, when at bay, fight desperately. How much more is this true of men! If they know there is no alternative, they will fight to the death. Sun Tzu More Quotes by Sun Tzu More Quotes From Sun Tzu There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare. Sun Tzu nation warfare instance war Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy. Sun Tzu attack strategy war enemy