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01Undated

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 / quote

02Undated

Balk the enemy's power force him to reveal himself.

Sun Tzu / quote

03Undated

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

Sun Tzu / quote

04Undated

If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

Sun Tzu / quote

05Undated

Invincibility lies in the defence the possibility of victory in the attack.

Sun Tzu / quote

06Undated

Victory usually goes to the army who has better trained officers and men.

Sun Tzu / quote

07Undated

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 / quote

08Undated

Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.

Sun Tzu / quote

09Undated

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.

Sun Tzu / quote