“He who wishes to fight must first count the cost. When you engage in actual fighting, if victory is long in coming, then men's weapons will grow dull and their ardor will be dampened. If you lay siege to a town, you will exhaust your strength.”
Quote by Sun Tzu
Work
Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated)
This illustrated edition of Sun Tzu's seminal work offers insights into ancient Chinese military thought, focusing on principles of warfare and leadership. 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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