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Art of War, written by the Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu more than 2,500 years ago, is not just a book on military tactics, but also a timeless guide to strategy and leadership in all aspects of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its influence has been felt not only in the military realm but also in business, politics, sports, and other areas where competition and conflict are present. One of the reasons for its enduring popularity is its insightful and practical quotes that offer valuable lessons for anyone seeking to succeed in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, we will explore some of the most famous and insightful Art of War quotes and their relevance to modern life. Whether you are a student, a professional, an entrepreneur, or anyone seeking to improve their strategic thinking and decision-making, you are sure to find inspiration and wisdom in these timeless words of Sun Tzu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe wise warrior avoids the battle.\u201d \u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll warfare is based on deception.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe skillful soldier does not raise a second levy, neither are his supply-wagons loaded more than twice.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cDo not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVictorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTreat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cSuccess in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMove not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cNumerical weakness comes from having to prepare against possible attacks; numerical strength, from compelling our adversary to make these preparations against us.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent and thereby succeed in winning, may be called a heaven-born captain.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBe extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent\u2019s fate.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the enemy is relaxed, make them toil. When full, starve them. When settled, make them move.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cwho wishes to fight must first count the cost\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your opponent is of choleric temper,\u00a0seek to irritate him.\u00a0Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAttack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cConform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDeep knowledge is to be aware of disturbance before disturbance, to be aware of danger before danger, to be aware of destruction before destruction, to be aware of calamity before calamity. Strong action is training the body without being burdened by the body, exercising the mind without being used by the mind, working in the world without being affected by the world, carrying out tasks without being obstructed by tasks.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThe 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.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive;and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cConceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory;\u00a0show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points\u201d\u2014Sun Tzu, Art of War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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