The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable.
- Sun Tzu
More Quotes By Sun Tzu
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.... The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will... Do not engage an enemy more powerful than you. And if it is unavoidable and you do have... Know the enemy and know yourself.
To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.
He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily.
If your enemy is superior, evade him
It is more important to outhink your enemy, than to outfight him
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.
If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.
Pretend to be weak, so your enemy may grow arrogant.
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