Art Of War Quotes - Page 8

• Thus the castle of each feudal chieftain became a school of chivalry, into which any noble youth, whose parents were from poverty unable to educate him to the art of war, was readily received.

  Horatio Alger

  Art, War, School

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• Spies cannot be usefully employed without a certain intuitive sagacity; They cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straightforwardness; Without subtle ingenuity of mind, one cannot make certain of the truth of their reports; Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of warfare; If a secret piece of news is divulged by a spy before the time is ripe, he must be put to death together with the man to whom the secret was told.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Military, War

  "Strategy Six Pack".

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• We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country.

  Sun Tzu

  Country, Art, War

  Sun Tzu (2010). “The Art of War”, p.22, Cosimo, Inc.

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• When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become as it were like unto rolling logs or stones. For it is the nature of a log or stone to remain motionless on level ground, and to move when on a slope; if four-cornered, to come to a standstill, but if round-shaped to go rolling down.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

  Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Einhard, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz (2016). “Strategy Six Pack”, p.15, Lulu.com

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• Whoever is the first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy will be fresh for the fight... Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy... By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to approach of his own accord; or by inflicting damage, he can make it impossible for the enemy to draw near.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Clever, War

  Sun Tzu (2012). “Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text”, p.112, Tuttle Publishing

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• The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill.

  Duke of Wellington

  Art, War, Sides

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• It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Order

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

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• The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals. Hence his ability to pick out the right men and utilize combined energy

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Clever, War

  Sun Tzu (2012). “Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text”, p.7, Tuttle Publishing

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• For 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.

  Sun Tzu

  Business, War, Army

  Sun-tzu, Gerald A. Michaelson (2001). “Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules”, p.59, Adams Media

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• Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.32, SJ Creations Tokyo

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• Great results, can be achieved with small forces.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Results

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• In your deliberations, when seeking to determine the military conditions, let them be made the basis of a comparison, in this wise: which of the two generals has the most ability? on which side is Discipline most rigorously enforced? which army is stronger? on which side are the officers and men more highly trained? in which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment?

  Sun Tzu

  Wise, Art, Military

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• No proceeding is better than that which you have concealed from the enemy until the time you have executed it. To know how to recognize an opportunity in war, and take it, benefits you more than anything else. Nature creates few men brave, industry and training makes many. Discipline in war counts more than fury.

  Niccolo Machiavelli

  Art, War, Opportunity

  Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli (2013). “The Complete Art of War”, p.424, Simon and Schuster

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• War makes thieves and peace hangs them.

  George Herbert

  Peace, War, Thieves

  George Herbert (1836). “The works of George Herbert. containing Parentalia, the 2nd copy wanting the 1st sheet of vol.2].”, p.159

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• The greatest change in corporate culture - and the way business is being conducted - may be the accelerated growth of relationships based... on partnership.

  Peter Drucker

  Art, War, Growth

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• The relative size of your force as against that of your adversary is by itself of no consequence. What controls is the relative size of your force at the point where you join in battle. You can strike with the few and be many if you strike your adversary in his gaps. Seek out places where the defense is not strict, the place not tightly guarded, the generals weak, the troops disorderly, the supplies are scarce and the forces are isolated.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Battle

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• In war everything is simple, but it's the simple things that are difficult.

  Carl von Clausewitz

  Art, War, Simple

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• Unless you know the mountains and the forests, the defiles and impasses, the lay of the marshes and swamps, you cannot maneuver with an armed force. Unless you use local guides, you cannot get the advantages of the land.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Land

  Sun Tzu (2005). “The Art of War”, p.121, Shambhala Publications

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• One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Army

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• 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.

  Sun Tzu

  Country, Military, War

  Sun Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, p.61, Xist Publishing

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• The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, Clever, Military

  Sun Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, p.9, Booklassic

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• Subjugating the enemy's army without fighting is the true pinnacle of excellence.

  Sun Tzu

  Fighting, Army, Enemy

  Tzu Sun (1994). “The Art of War”, p.135, Basic Books

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• Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.

  Sun Tzu

  Energy

  Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.32, SJ Creations Tokyo

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• One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Fighting

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

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

  Sun Tzu

  Art, War, Moving

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