“So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.”
This seminal work explores the principles of warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution, offering timeless insights into the nature of power and the art of winning battles without resorting to brute force. more
Sun Tzu, born around 544 BC and died around 496 BC, was a renowned Chinese military strategist. His military thoughts are mainly reflected in his book 'The Art of War', which is considered the classic of military strategy and has had a profound impact on various fields such as military, politics, and economics in later generations. more
“In war everything is simple, but it's the simple things that are difficult.”
“One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it.”
“As water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions.”
“It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled.”