“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.”
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
“Also, it was the morning and it seemed a little odd to be thinking about poetry before luncheon.”
“You see demons in the eyes of the world, and the world sees bottomless pit in yours.”
“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.”
“And if we burn, you burn with us.”
“You can't win a war. Someone else just loses.”
“War is sweet to those who have never fought.”
“My heart is small, like a love of buttons or black pepper.”