Chapter 1: Laying Plans

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

Chapter 2: Waging War

"All warfare is based on deception."

Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

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

ChapterTactical Dispositions

"The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him."

Chapter 5: Energy

"The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities... It is best to win without fighting."

Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."

##Chapter 7: Maneuvering

"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."

Chapter 9: The Army on the March

"Speed is the essence of war. Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions."

Chapter 10: Terrain

"Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical."

Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

"The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."

Chapter 13: The Use of Spies

"Know thyself, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories."

#SunTzu #quote #theartofwar