Sun-tzu quotes

" Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. " # War # Victory # Defeat

" Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. " # Friends and Friendship

" If you are near the enemy, make him believe you are far from him.
If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near. " # Enemies

" War is based on deception. " # War

" Invincibility lies in the defense the possibility of victory in the attack. One defends when his strength is inadequate he attacks when it is abundant. " # Victory # Determination # Life and Living

" 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. " # Victory # Winners and Winning # Love

" A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective. " # Politicians and Politics # Competition # Sex

" All warfare is based on deception. There is no place where espionage is not used. Offer the enemy bait to lure him. " # War

" Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence. " # Judgment and Judges