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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

"When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders."

Tags: Happiness, Leadership, Trust, Unity, Justice

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."

Tags: Wisdom, Perception, Strength, Strategy, Deception

"Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing."

Tags: Strategy, Adaptation, Flexibility, Military tactics, Conflict management

"Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate."

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Control, Mystery, Silence

"To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."

Tags: Strategy, Conflict resolution, Non-violence, Sun tzu, Art of war

"So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak."

Tags: Conflict resolution, Strategic planning, Military tactics, Sun tzu, Art of war

"Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley."

Tags: Motivation, Leadership, Empathy, Compassion, Teamwork

"Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: 1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight; 2) he will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces; 3) he will win whose army is animated by the same spirit th"

Tags: Strategic planning, Resource management, Ancient wisdom, War strategy, Battle tactics

"If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. "

Tags: Strategy, Warfare principles

"To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."

Tags: Inner strength, Strategy, Military tactics, Sun tzu, Conflict management

"If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be u"

Tags: Discipline, Punishment, Military leadership, Leadership styles

"It is only the enlightened ruler and the wise general who will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purposes of spying, and thereby they achieve great results."

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Strategic planning, Military strategy, War tactics

"The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom."

Tags: Leadership, Humility, Selflessness, Patriotism, Honor

"Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical."

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Strategy, Decision-making, Strategic planning

"If words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame. But, if orders are clear and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers."

Tags: Communication, Discipline, Effective communication, Leadership accountability

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