50 Sun Tzu Quotes inspired from Art of War

1. “He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.” – Sun Tzu

3. “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” – Sun Tzu

4. “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.  ” – Sun Tzu

5. “When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.” – Sun Tzu

6. “He wins his battles by making no mistakes.” – Sun Tzu

7. “There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.” – Sun Tzu

8. “The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.” – Sun Tzu

9. “For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.” – Sun Tzu

10. “The skillful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.” – Sun Tzu

11. “Leadership is a matter of intelligence, trustworthiness, humaneness, courage, and sternness.” – Sun Tzu

12. “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – Sun Tzu

13. “The peak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.” – Sun Tzu

14. “If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.” – Sun Tzu

15. “Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.” – Sun Tzu

16. “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” – Sun Tzu

17. “If the mind is willing, the flesh could go on and on without many things.” – Sun Tzu

18. “Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.” – Sun Tzu

19. “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” – Sun Tzu

20. “Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” – Sun Tzu

21. “You have to believe in yourself.” – Sun Tzu

22. “Keep your friends close, your enemies even closer.” – Sun Tzu

23. “Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.” – Sun Tzu

24. “A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.” – Sun Tzu

25. “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” – Sun Tzu

26. “It is more important to out-think your enemy, than to outfight him ” – Sun Tzu

27. “Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of the trigger.” – Sun Tzu

28. “Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.” – Sun Tzu

29. “If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.” – Sun Tzu

30. “Do not press an enemy at bay.” – Sun Tzu

31. “Who wishes to fight must first count the cost ” – Sun Tzu

32. “He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.” – Sun Tzu

33. “If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.” – Sun Tzu

34. “Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can? ” – Sun Tzu

35. “Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.” – Sun Tzu

36. “There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.” – Sun Tzu

37. “Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” – Sun Tzu

38. “Using order to deal with the disorderly, using calm to deal with the clamorous, is mastering the heart.” – Sun Tzu

39. “If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him.” – Sun Tzu

40. “One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.” – Sun Tzu

41. “Those skilled in warfare move the enemy, and are not moved by the enemy.” – Sun Tzu

42. “Know the enemy, know yourself and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles.” – Sun Tzu

43. “All war is deception.” – Sun Tzu

44. “Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength.” – Sun Tzu

45. “Every animal with blood in its veins and horns on its head will fight when it is attacked.” – Sun Tzu

46. “Opportunities multiply as they are seized.” – Sun Tzu

47. “If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.” – Sun Tzu

48. “When the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.” – Sun Tzu

49. “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.” – Sun Tzu

50. “Do not go out into battle seeking victory; find victory, then go out into battle.” – Sun Tzu