Tag Archives: Sun Tzu

Wisdom is not obvious. You must see the subtle and notice the hidden to be victorious.

Posted on 21 March 2014 by philosiblog

Wisdom is not obvious. You must see the subtle and notice the hidden to be victorious. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? While this particular quote is about war in specific (see longer version, below), it applies to wisdom … Continue reading →

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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

Posted on 18 December 2012 by philosiblog

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Once again, we have another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete version is “Be content with what you have; rejoice in … Continue reading →

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The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won.

Posted on 18 April 2012 by philosiblog

The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, which at full length is as follows: “Thus it is that in war the victorious … Continue reading →

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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

Posted on 15 August 2011 by philosiblog

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? Obviously, this … Continue reading →

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

Posted on 4 May 2011 by philosiblog

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? At thefreedictionary.com, strategy is defined as “The science and art of military command as applied to … Continue reading →

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The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.

Posted on 20 April 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. – Chinese Proverb Also: The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu And: To fight and conquer in all our battles is … Continue reading →

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