“Generally in war the best policy is to take a state intact; to ruin it is inferior to this.”
Book:The Art of War
Quote by Sun Tzu
Work
The Art of War
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
Author
Sun Tzu
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
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