Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical. Sun Tzu More Quotes by Sun Tzu More Quotes From Sun Tzu And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support. Sun Tzu effectiveness regulation support Those whose upper and lower ranks have the same desire are victorious. Sun Tzu desire One whose troops repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. One who frequently grants rewards is in deep distress. One who frequently imposes punishments is in great difficulty. One who is at first excessively brutal and then fears the masses is the pinnacle of stupidity. Sun Tzu punishment stupidity together It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle. Sun Tzu war knowledge art All warfare is based on deception. If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight and if not: split and re-evaluate. Sun Tzu deception fighting enemy We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country. Sun Tzu war country art The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting. Sun Tzu fighting war art Maneuvering with an army is advantageous; with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous. Sun Tzu military war art If I am able to determine the enemy's dispositions while at the same time I conceal my own, then I can concentrate and he must divide. Sun Tzu disposition able enemy Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move. Sun Tzu army war moving When you are ignorant of the enemy but know yourself, your chances of winning or losing are equal. Sun Tzu ignorant winning enemy 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 wisdom wise war War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied. Sun Tzu survival war art Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions. Sun Tzu difficult war art If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if his orders are clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers. Sun Tzu army war order When you know both yourself as well as your competition, you are never in danger. To know yourself and not others, gives you half a chance of winning. Knowing neither yourself or your competition puts you in a position to lose. Sun Tzu winning motivational sports Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make certain of the truth of their reports. Sun Tzu mind war art In warfare, first lay plans which will ensure victory, and then lead your army to battle; if you will not begin with stratagem but rely on brute strength alone, victory will no longer be assured. Sun Tzu victory army battle To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful... It does not take much strength to lift a hair, it does not take sharp eyes to see the sun and moon, it does not take sharp ears to hear the thunderclap. Sun Tzu eye moon war If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. Sun Tzu war believe enemy
