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When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Men

Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli (2013). “The Complete Art of War”, p.59, Simon and Schuster

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The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.

Sun Tzu

Art, Military, War

Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.7, SJ Creations Tokyo

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Generally, management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization. And to control many is the same as to control few. This is a matter of formations and signals.

Sun Tzu

Organization, Matter, Management

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He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

Sun Tzu

War, Winning, Waiting

Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.12, Lulu.com

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Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

Sun Tzu

Art, Military, War

Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.26, Xist Publishing

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The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Enemy

Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.12, SJ Creations Tokyo

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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Appreciate

Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.10, Xist Publishing

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Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Spy

The Art of War (6th century b.c.).

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

Sun Tzu

Art Of War, Army, Inadequate

Sun-tzu, Gerald A Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.57, Simon and Schuster

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Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive; plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live. When people fall into danger, they are then able to strive for victory.

Sun Tzu

War, Fall, People

Sun Tzu (2005). “The Art of War”, p.169, Shambhala Publications

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When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is insubordination. When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is collapse.

Sun Tzu

Art, Strong, War

Sun Tzu (2012). “The Art of War”, p.55, Courier Corporation

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The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

Sun Tzu

War, Men, Numbers

Sun Tzu (2016). “The Art of War”, p.21, Xist Publishing

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Thus the skilful general conducts his army just as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Army

Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.53, GENERAL PRESS

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He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.

Sun Tzu

War, Army, Winning

Sun Tzu (2013). “SUN TZU on the ART OF WAR”, p.15, Lulu.com

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He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces.

Sun Tzu

War, Winning, Force

Sun Tzu, General Press (2016). “The Art of War”, p.14, GENERAL PRESS

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All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.

Sun Tzu

Inspirational, War, Men

Sun Tzu (2012). “The Illustrated Art of War”, p.144, Courier Corporation

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Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Essence

Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.179, Adams Media

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Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.

Sun Tzu

Leadership, Sports, Winning

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Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you.

Sun Tzu

Doe, Void, Bypass

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According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?

Sun Tzu

War, Assessment, Victory

Sun Tzu (2005). “The Art of War”, p.113, Shambhala Publications

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

Sun Tzu

Art Of War, Exercise, Light

Sun Tzu “Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated)”, Charles River Editors

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When you shoot a bow and arrow, you aim at the clouds, not because you expect to hit them, but so that you may reach the distant target on the ground.

Sun Tzu

Clouds, Arrows, Target

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And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him.

Sun Tzu

Art, War, Enemy

Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). “The Art of War”, p.31, Wordsworth Editions

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All war is deception.

Sun Tzu

War, Deception

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If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.

Sun Tzu

Race, Doors, Enemy

Tzu Sun (1994). “The Art of War”, p.171, Basic Books

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Born: 544 BC
Died: 496 BC
Occupation: Strategist
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