Author Nationality

All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.

Nationality : Chinese

Be 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’s fate.

Nationality : Chinese

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Nationality : Chinese

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

Nationality : Chinese

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

Nationality : Chinese

If we don’t know life, how can we know death?

Nationality : Chinese

If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

Nationality : Chinese

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

Nationality : Chinese

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.

Nationality : Chinese

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Nationality : Chinese