Sun Tzu Quotes, Punishment Quotes, Stupidity Quotes

One whose troops repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. One who frequently grants rewards is in deep distress. One who frequently imposes punishments is in great difficulty. One who is at first excessively brutal and then fears the masses is the pinnacle of stupidity.

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Do not press an enemy at bay. Prince Fu Ch'ai said: "Wild beasts, when at bay, fight desperately. How much more is this true of men! If they know there is no alternative, they will fight to the death.

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Therefore, to estimate the enemy situation and to calculate distances and the degree of difficulty of the terrain so as to control victory are virtues of the superior general.

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The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

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Be where your enemy is not.

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Of all those in the army close to the commander, none is more intimate than the secret agent.

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The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

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To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.

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Wait by the river long enough and the body of your enemy will float by you.

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Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

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In peace prepare for war, in war prepare for peace. The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected.

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Too frequent rewards indicate that the general is at the end of his resources; too frequent punishments that he is in acute distress.

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To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.

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Like the sun and moon, they end but to begin anew; like the four seasons, they pass away to return once more.

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Getting people to fight by letting the force of momentum work is like rolling logs and rocks. Logs and rocks are still when in a secure place, but roll on an incline; they remain stationary if square, they roll if round. Therefore, when people are skillfully led into battle, the momentum is like that of round rocks rolling down a high mountain - this is force.

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Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measure of far and near wins - this is the rule of armed struggle.

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Amid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all.

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One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.

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To ... not prepare is the greatest of crimes; to be prepared beforehand for any contingency is the greatest of virtues.

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In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.

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