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Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (孫子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) is a honorific title bestowed upon Sūn Wu (孫武 c. 544-496 BC), the author of The Art of War (孫子兵法), an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu believed in the use of the military sciences to effect outcomes that would result in peace.In the author's name, Sūn Wu, the character wu, meaning "military", is the same as the character in wu shu, or martial art. Sun Wu also has a courtesy name, Chang Qing (Cháng Qīng).
years of life: 544 BC 496 BC

Quotes

Martin Vojčíkhas quoted2 years ago
Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.
b6442665510has quotedlast year
On dispersive ground, therefore, fight not. On facile ground, halt not. On contentious ground, attack not.
b6107407111has quoted2 years ago
war is of vital importance to the State.

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White Moonshared an impression2 years ago
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Love the book. Just great overall

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  • mccexshared an impressionlast year
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    Great book!

    Adam Smithshared an impressionlast year
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    A Nice classic. you would Understand much tactics applicable in competitions and some advice on political and military relations.

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    The Art of War
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