18 Quotes from Sun Tzu Art of War for Politics, Business and Sports

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Sun Tzu Art of War is perhaps one of the most widely used war strategist manuscripts ever, in today’s modern world, it is applicable in almost every situation, from sports to business, from politics to science and many more.

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The reason this ancient Chinese Wisdom and Strategy can apply to any generation of warfare or business is because it doesn’t focus on the military technology or capability of an army at that time, it applies human nature and they way they can exploit that, at least for the most part. that is why this is so genius.

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.

Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities... It is best to win without fighting. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious.

It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be able to divide them; if equal, engage them; if fewer, be able to evade them; if weaker, be able to avoid them. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.

What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.

All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when they are able to attack, they must seem unable; when using their forces, they must appear inactive; when they are near, they must make the enemy believe they are far away; when far away, they must make him believe they are near. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.

Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when they are able to attack, they must seem unable; when using their forces, they must appear inactive; when they are near, they must make the enemy believe they are far away; when far away, they must make him believe they are near.

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If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.

Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
It is the rule in war, if ten times the enemy’s strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if double, be able to divide them; if equal, engage them; if fewer, be able to evade them; if weaker, be able to avoid them.

He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities… It is best to win without fighting.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.

Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage it on your terms, not on your enemy’s terms. Quote by Sun Tzu Art of War
Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have to engage, then make sure you engage it on your terms, not on your enemy’s terms.

The Art of War Sun Tzu Full Documentary

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is attributed to Sun Tzu (also referred to as “Sunzi” and “Sun Wu”), a high ranking military general and strategist during the late Spring and Autumn period (some scholars believe that the Art of War was not completed until the subsequent Warring States period. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and is still read for its military insights.

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The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has been the most famous and influential of China’s Seven Military Classics: “for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name.It has had an influence on Eastern military thinking, business
tactics, and beyond.

Sun Tzu emphasized the importance of positioning in military strategy, and that the decision to position an army must be based on both objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective beliefs of other, competitive actors in that environment. He thought that strategy was not planning in the sense of working through an established list, but rather that it requires quick and appropriate responses to changing conditions. Planning works in a controlled environment, but in a changing environment, competing plans collide, creating unexpected situations.

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    Julie Kenney [ Reply ]

    Am I able to purchase the poster of Sun Tzu quotes for a meeting I am having on war games?

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      Ngan Tengyuen [ Reply ]

      Purchase? It is free, just right click for the high resolution version and print.

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    tembile waxa [ Reply ]

    it is real llife changing information that can ban be used by strategist for many years to come

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    Rob H. [ Reply ]

    He who would purchase the posters, has not achieved the pinnacle of battle.

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    James J. Hathaway [ Reply ]

    Hold your friends close and your enemies even closer.

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    War is just if the ultimate goal is peace.

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    Craig K [ Reply ]

    The flexibility and strategy of Ju Jitsu–which incorporates “sacrifice throws” is incorporated into the comprehensive thinking of this ancient classic. A Tome nagi (stomach throw) is where you grab the opponent and then throw YOURSELF on the ground. It’s like the old joke about the guy’s wife who said, “I’m going crazy, honey….and I’m taking you with me!”
    Thinking like this is hard to counter.

    Live long and prosper…Grasshopper.

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