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Sun Tzu Quotes

Biography: Sun Tzu is known for his seminal work "The Art of War," a timeless mil... more Biography: Sun Tzu is known for his seminal work "The Art of War," a timeless military treatise. Born around 544 BC in ancient China, he was a military strategist and philosopher whose insights on strategy, tactics, and leadership have influenced both warfare and modern management practices worldwide. less

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

Tags: Sun tzu, Art of war, Psychological warfare, War strategy, Military philosophy

"The expert in battle moves the enemy and is not moved by him."

Tags: Leadership, Influence, Strategy, Decision making, Self-discipline

"When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move."

Tags: Strategy, Military tactics, Conflict management, Psychological warfare, Enemy tactics

"To know your enemy, you must become your enemy."

Tags: Philosophy, Understanding, Psychology, Self-reflection, Strategy

"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear 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"

Tags: Deception, Military tactics, Sun tzu, Art of war, Psychological warfare

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

Tags: Action, Strategy, Planning, Execution, Tactics

"Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm."

Tags: Conflict resolution, Strategic thinking, Psychological warfare, Mind games

"If his forces are united, separate them."

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Conflict, Separation, Military strategy

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

Tags: Influence, Strategy, Control, Conflict resolution, Manipulation

"When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home."

Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Determination, Leadership, Commitment

"When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy."

Tags: Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Optimism, Emotional intelligence

"The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."

Tags: Strategy, Opportunity, Conflict resolution, Warfare, Enemy

"Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small."

Tags: Motivation, Success, Personal development, Strategy, Goal setting

"Be where your enemy is not."

Tags: Strategy, Warfare, Tactics, Sun tzu, Military wisdom

"It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy."

Tags: Personal growth, Love, Life lessons, Understanding, Empathy

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