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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
"Who wishes to fight must first count the cost."
Tags: Wisdom, Strategy, Decision making, Conflict, Planning
"There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen. There are not"
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Harmony, Artistic expression, Visual arts
"There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare."
Tags: History, War, Conflict resolution, International relations, Military strategy
"The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected."
Tags: Life and death, Military strategy, Art of war
"Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust."
Tags: Change, Life lessons, Time, Metaphor, Inevitability
"Quickness is the essence of the war."
Tags: Military tactics, War strategy, Warfare principles, Quickness
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