Art of War Quotes

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. – Sun Tzu

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. – Sun Tzu

To win 100 victories in 100 battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. – Sun Tzu

The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him. – Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu

Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting. – Sun Tzu

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu

The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat must first fight and then seek victory. – Sun Tzu

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy. – Sun Tzu

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious. – Sun Tzu

There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare. – Sun Tzu

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. It is up to us to find it. – Sun Tzu

To win battles, you must first win the war within yourself. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is to know when to act and when to wait. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. – Sun Tzu

The greatest victory is to defeat your enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

He who knows how to win without fighting is a master of the art of war. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is simple, yet profound. It is the art of deception, strategy, and understanding of human nature. – Sun Tzu

A wise general wins his battles without fighting, while a foolish one fights without winning. – Sun Tzu

Victory belongs to those who plan and prepare for it. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is not just about winning battles, but about winning the hearts and minds of your enemy. – Sun Tzu

The key to winning a war is not to fight every battle, but to choose the battles you will fight wisely. – Sun Tzu

To be invincible is to know your enemy and know yourself. – Sun Tzu

The greatest skill in war is to subdue your enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu

War is the ultimate test of a man’s character and courage. – Sun Tzu

In war, the greatest danger lies not in the actions of your enemy, but in your own mistakes and weaknesses. – Sun Tzu

A successful war requires both strategy and execution. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is about controlling the chaos and creating order. – Sun Tzu

War is necessary to bring about lasting peace. – Sun Tzu

The ultimate aim of war is not to destroy your enemy, but to bring about a lasting peace. – Sun Tzu

The greatest warriors are those who fight not for glory, but for a just cause. – Sun Tzu

A true warrior fights not out of anger or hate, but out of duty and honor. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is the art of making the impossible possible. – Sun Tzu

War is an art, and like any art, it requires skill and mastery. – Sun Tzu

The true art of war is not to defeat your enemy, but to win them over. – Sun Tzu

War is the ultimate test of a nation’s strength and resilience. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is to conquer your enemy by conquering yourself. – Sun Tzu

The greatest warriors are those who fight not for personal gain, but for the greater good. – Sun Tzu

War is an inevitable part of human history, but it is our duty to strive for peace. – Sun Tzu

In war, victory is not achieved by brute force, but by strategy and skill. – Sun Tzu

The art of war is the art of deception and maneuvering. – Sun Tzu

War is a dangerous game, but sometimes it is necessary to protect what is most important. – Sun Tzu

The true art of war is not to battle your enemy, but to outsmart them. – Sun Tzu