All warfare is based on deception.

- Sun Tzu

Know yourself and you will win all battles.

- Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

- Sun Tzu

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

- Sun Tzu

The skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy.

- Sun Tzu

To know your enemy, you must become your enemy.

- Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

- Sun Tzu

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

- Sun Tzu

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

- Sun Tzu

Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.

- Sun Tzu

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.

- Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

- Sun Tzu

The ability to fight is the foundation of the art of war.

- Sun Tzu

One who is too insistent on his own views finds it difficult to listen to others.

- Sun Tzu

A wise ruler does not reward those who cannot be trusted, nor does he employ those who have not shown their competence.

- Sun Tzu

Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness.

- Sun Tzu

The victorious warrior is the one who has mastered both himself and his opponent.

- Sun Tzu

He who is adept at managing his own troops will be able to manage others effectively.

- Sun Tzu

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

- Sun Tzu

The art of war is of vital importance to the State.

- Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

- Sun Tzu

Those who are skilled in combat do not become easily angered or distracted.

- Sun Tzu

The best way to protect yourself is to attack.

- Sun Tzu

Use the skillful and expert strategies to overcome the enemy.

- Sun Tzu

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

When you are ignorant of the enemy and know yourself, your chances of winning or losing are equal.

- Sun Tzu

To be certain of winning, you must fight a battle without being seen by the enemy.

- Sun Tzu

In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak.

- Sun Tzu

When you engage in actual fighting, if you attack a weak point, you can prevail.

- Sun Tzu

When you are ignorant of both the enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

- Sun Tzu

Victory comes from understanding and mastery of both strategy and tactics.

- Sun Tzu

A leader who is focused on success and growth will always have loyal followers.

- Sun Tzu

He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.

- Sun Tzu