Sun Tzu

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.

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which read more

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.

If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting read more

If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it; if fighting will not result is victory, then you must not fight, even at the ruler's bidding.

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.