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Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: One defends when his strength is inadequate, he

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: One who sets the entire army in motion

One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Too frequent rewards indicate that the general is

Too frequent rewards indicate that the general is at the end of his resources; too frequent punishments that he is in acute distress. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil.

When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Treat your men as you would your own

Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Know the enemy and know yourself.

Know the enemy and know yourself. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Secret operations are essential in war; upon them

Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Do many calculations lead to victory, and few

Do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Linden Morningstar: Remember Ping-fa, Sun Tzu,' Art of War -

Remember Ping-fa, Sun Tzu,' Art of War - read between the lines: kick ass and take names later."

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Stargirl — Linden Morningstar

Tzu War Quotes By Marco Tempest: The Chinese general Sun Tzu said that all

The Chinese general Sun Tzu said that all war was based on deception. Oscar Wilde said the same thing of romance. — Marco Tempest

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When the position is such that neither side

When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because

When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: He whose ranks are united in purpose will

He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The principle on which to manage an army

The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Be stern in the council-chamber, [Show no weakness,

Be stern in the council-chamber, [Show no weakness, and insist on your plans being ratified by the sovereign.] so that you may control the situation. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy,

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He

In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If you are strong, appear weak. But if

If you are strong, appear weak. But if you are weak, appear strong. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Phil Pierce: First make yourself unbeatable, then go to war."

First make yourself unbeatable, then go to war." -Sun Tzu — Phil Pierce

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: What enables the enlightened rulers and good generals

What enables the enlightened rulers and good generals to conquer the enemy at every move and achieve extraordinary success is foreknowledge. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Who does not know the evils of war

Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make

Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make certain of the truth of their reports. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Nothing is more difficult than the art of

Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors.

Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies

Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate

Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: All war is deception.

All war is deception. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: He who exercises no forethought but makes light

He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when

A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his

Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: To conquer the enemy without resorting to war

To conquer the enemy without resorting to war is the most desirable. The highest form of generalship is to conquer the enemy by strategy. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted

If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Even the finest sword plunged into salt water

Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape,

Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Carefully compare the opposing army with your own,

Carefully compare the opposing army with your own, so that you may know where strength is superabundant and where it is deficient. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: We cannot enter into alliances until we are

We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Generally in war the best policy is to

Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Ground which can be abandoned but is hard

Ground which can be abandoned but is hard to re-occupy is called entangling. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: No nation has ever benefited from a prolonged

No nation has ever benefited from a prolonged war. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The art of giving orders is not to

The art of giving orders is not to try to rectify the minor blunders and not be swayed by petty doubts. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Other conditions being equal, if one force is

Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will

Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is

Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Thus those skilled in war subdue the enemy's

Thus those skilled in war subdue the enemy's army without battle ... They conquer by strategy. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy

mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy.

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: As water has no constant form, there are

As water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Rouse him, and learn the principle of his

Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If it is to your advantage, make a

If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: A sovereign should never launch an army out

A sovereign should never launch an army out of anger, a leader should never start a war out of wrath — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: A military operation involves deception. Even though you

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

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Now by the laws of war, better than

Now by the laws of war, better than defeating a country by fire and the sword, is to take it without strife. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: A sovereign of high character and intelligence must

A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If, on the other hand, in the midst

If, on the other hand, in the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement,

In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking,

Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in

Therefore the good fighter will be terrible in his onset, and prompt in his decision. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If there is disturbance in the camp, the

If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Never venture, never win!

Never venture, never win! — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: There has never been a protracted war from

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: It is the business of a general to

It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The art of war is the art of

The art of war is the art of deception. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: There is no instance of a nation benefitting

There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: One hundred victories in one hundred battles is

One hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the most skillful, subduing the other's military without battle is the most skillful. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Victorious warriors win first and then go to

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears,

When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The best victory is when the opponent surrenders

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. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: You can be sure of succeeding in your

You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Birds rising in flight is a sign that

Birds rising in flight is a sign that the enemy is lying in ambush; when the wild animals are startled and flee he is trying to take you unaware. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: And therefore those skilled in war bring the

And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: To capture an enemies army is better than

To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.

Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: 15. In war, practice dissimulation, and you will

15. In war, practice dissimulation, and you will succeed. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If I wish to engage, then the enemy,

If I wish to engage, then the enemy, for all his high ramparts and deep moat, cannot avoid engagement; I attack that which he is obliged to rescue. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If the enemy has occupied them before you,

If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him, but retreat and try to entice him away. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Now this foreknowledge cannot be elicited from spirits;

Now this foreknowledge cannot be elicited from spirits; it cannot be obtained inductively from experience, nor by any deductive calculation. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: What is essential in war is victory, not

What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When I have won a victory I do

When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When the common soldiers are too strong and

When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is INSUBORDINATION. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Be where your enemy is not.

Be where your enemy is not. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Rapidity is the essence of war.

Rapidity is the essence of war. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When the officers are too strong and the

When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is COLLAPSE. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Do not press an enemy at bay.

Do not press an enemy at bay. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war

Sweat more during peace: bleed less during war — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: So in war, the way is to avoid

So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If not in the interests of the state,

If not in the interests of the state, do not act. If you cannot succeed, do not use troops. If you are not in danger, do not fight. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Rewards for good service should not be deferred

Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: All war is based on deception.

All war is based on deception. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: The Art of War is self-explanatory

The Art of War is self-explanatory — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: If his forces are united, separate them.

If his forces are united, separate them. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Attack is the secret of defense; defense is

Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest.

Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Should the enemy forestall you in occupying a

Should the enemy forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only if it is weakly garrisoned. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Therefore victory in war is not repetitious, but

Therefore victory in war is not repetitious, but adapts its form endlessly. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous

Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When you start a fire, be to windward

When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not attack from the leeward. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: So the important thing in a military operation

So the important thing in a military operation is victory, not persistence. — Sun Tzu

Tzu War Quotes By Sun Tzu: When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the

When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory. — Sun Tzu