When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization. Sun Tzu More Quotes by Sun Tzu More Quotes From Sun Tzu The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands Sun Tzu art-of-war opportunity lying For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death. Sun Tzu stupid wise men All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought. Sun Tzu lost war Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small. The difficult things in this world must be done while they are easy, the greatest things in the world must be done while they are still small. For this reason sages never do what is great, and this is why they achieve greatness. Sun Tzu sage greatness done When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways. Sun Tzu victory war art The true objective of war is peace. Sun Tzu army objectives war Who can determine where one ends and the other begins? Sun Tzu determine ends relationship Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles. Sun Tzu self winning enemy There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed. Sun Tzu sovereign army war All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Sun Tzu war believe art Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. Sun Tzu strength war peace 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 Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy Sun Tzu strategy wrecks weak The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. Sun Tzu military war country A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. Sun Tzu military war lying When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders. Sun Tzu army war art Throw your soldiers into positions whence there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. If they will face death, there is nothing they may not achieve. Sun Tzu military war art If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things. Sun Tzu mind war art The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources. Sun Tzu numbers war art Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. Sun Tzu enemy
