Sun Tzu

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

Sun Tzu

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory is won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Sun Tzu

Thus it may be known that the leader of armies is the arbiter of the people’s fate, the man on whom it depends whether the nation shall be in peace or in peril.

Sun Tzu

Thus, though I have heard of successful military operations that were clumsy but swift, cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.

Sun Tzu

To a surrounded enemy, you must leave a way of escape.

Sun Tzu

To lift an autumn hair is no sign of great strength; to see the sun and moon is no sign of sharp sight; to hear the noise of thunder is no sign of a quick ear.

Sun Tzu

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.

Sun Tzu

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

Sun Tzu

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

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

Sun Tzu