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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
"Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain."
Tags: Bravery, Combat strategy, Forethought
"The wise warrior avoids the battle."
Tags: Wisdom, Peace, Decision-making, Intelligence, Self-control
"Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across."
Tags: Strategy, Conflict resolution, Diplomacy, Military strategy, Sun tzu
"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."
Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Wisdom, Leadership, Peace
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in ever"
Tags: Self-knowledge, Strategic thinking, Military strategy, Art of war, Fear of the unknown
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
Tags: Success, Strategy, Planning, Warfare, Military tactics
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Resilience, Perseverance
"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."
Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Decision making, Victory, Timing
"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."
Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Strategy, Planning, Victory
"If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by."
Tags: Wisdom, Time, Strategy, Justice, Patience
"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved."
Tags: Philosophy, Leadership, Strategy, War, Victory
"In battle, use both the direct and indirect methods to your advantage."
Tags: Strategy, Military, Warfare, Tactics, Sun tzu
"Keep your plans as dark as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt."
Tags: Power, Strategy, Intensity, Execution, Warfare
"Supreme excellence lies in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."
Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Strategy, Conflict resolution, Diplomacy
"Knowing when and when not to engage is the key to winning battles."
Tags: Wisdom, Success, Strategy, Decision-making, Conflict resolution
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