Sun Tzu

When your opponent gives you an opening, be swift as a hare.

Sun Tzu

A sovereign cannot raise an army because he is enraged, nor can a general fight because he is resentful. For while an angered man may again be happy, and resentful man again be pleased, a state that has perished cannot be restored, nor can the dead be brought back to life.

Sun Tzu

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

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

Sun Tzu

A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.

Sun Tzu

A wise general makes a point of foraging on the enemy.

Sun Tzu

According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?

Sun Tzu

Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measures of far and near wins – this is the rule of armed struggle.

Sun Tzu

If the campaign is protracted, the resources of the state will not be equal to the strain.

Sun Tzu

Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against the experts in defense, the enemy does not know where to attack.

Sun Tzu