Quotes On Strategy

Because complexity inhibits flexibility, early choices are especially crucial.

With proper tactics, nuclear war need not be as destructive as it appears.

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

Great results can be achieved with small forces.

Be where your enemy is not.

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable at night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.

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