Art Of War Quotes

Art Of War Quote of the day

He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily.

It is imperative to master the principles of the art of war and learn to be unmoved in mind even in the heat of the battle.

It is bias to think that the art of war is just for killing people. It is not to kill people, it is to kill evil. It is a strategem to give life to many people by killing the evil of one person.

Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

Don't flail against the world, use it. Flexibility is the operative principle in the art of war.

Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

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

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

He who wishes to fight must first count the cost

The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands

Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain

We do not know what is on the other side of the storm.

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle

The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill.

If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.

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

Thus the castle of each feudal chieftain became a school of chivalry, into which any noble youth, whose parents were from poverty unable to educate him to the art of war, was readily received.

Know thy self, know thy enemy.

Men never do good unless necessity drives them to it; but when they are free to choose and can do just as they please, confusion and disorder become rampant.

Until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared

In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory.

The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.

There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.

The art of war is to gain time when your strength is inferior.

Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.

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

One who has few must prepare against the enemy; one who has many makes the enemy prepare against him.

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

Strategy is the most important department of the art of war, and strategical skill is the highest and rarest function of military genius.

We believe in the art of war. We are trying to get our competition to attack us with angry, virulent energy, so we can transform that into larger market share.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.

If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds.... I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest.

The art of war is like the art of the courtesan; indeed they might be called sisters, since both are slaves of desperation.

It may safely be asserted that the art of war will soon be reduced to a simple question of expenditure and credit, and that the largest purse will be the strongest arm.

Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot.

We have long possessed the art of war and the science of war, which have been evolved in the minutest detail.

The Art of War is self-explanatory

The art of war in its highest point of view is policy.

I have much to teach you. Come and learn the art of war from the one who invented it. (Takeshi)

I am very interested in and that is what Sun Tzu in his ancient Chinese text calls The Art of War.

Conform to the enemy's tactics until a favorable opportunity offers

To use the enemy's weapon is to play the enemy's game...speak the truth and hear the truth.

It is good to know one's enemy.It is better to know one's self.

Be selective in your battles...

Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows