Sun Tzu [Wu] Quotes (7 Quotes)

There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.

Appear at places which the enemy must hasten to defend, march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

Therefore the skilful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting he captures their cities without laying siege to them he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field.

O divine art of sublety and secrecy Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands.

Rapidity is the essence of war.

Supreme excellence consists in breaking an enemy's resistance without fighting.

If the enemy leaves the door open, you must rush in.