Sun Tzu War Quotes

View some of the most famous War quotes by Sun Tzu; Click on the quote page to view more details about the quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What did Sun Tzu say about War?

Sun Tzu has written many quotes about War. E.g.,.

  • The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
  • In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact to shatter and destroy it is not so good.
  • All war is deception.

What are the top most famous War quotes by Sun Tzu?

Here are the top most famous quotes about War by Sun Tzu.

  • The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
  • In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact to shatter and destroy it is not so good.
  • All war is deception.
  • There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
  • Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
  • Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.
  • Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.
  • All war is based on deception.
  • There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.
  • Secret operations are essential in war upon them the army relies to make its every move.