Sun Tzu Quotes about Leadership

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

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

Sun Tzu

Strength, Leadership, Art

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, translated by Chow-Hou Wee, (Chapter III), 2003.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

Sun Tzu

Leadership, Business, Art Of War

"The Art of War". Book by Sun Tzu, Chapter V · Forces, 2003.

Winning isn't enough. The acme of all skill is to defeat your enemy before taking the field.

Sun Tzu

Leadership, Sports, Winning

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.

Sun Tzu

Leadership, Business, War

"The Art of War". Chapter I: Detail Assessment and Planning. Translated by Chow-Hou Wee, 2003.

Invincibility is in oneself, and vulnerability is in the opponent. Invincibility is a matter of defense, vulnerability is a matter of attack. Therefore skillful warriors are able to be invincible, but they cannot cause opponents to be vulnerable. That is why it is said that victory is discerned and not manufactured.

Sun Tzu

Leadership, Sports, Warrior