It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man’s life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.

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We call the “ruler’s treasure” the commander who advances without any thought of winning personal fame for himself, and who withdraws despite the prospect of punishment, as his sole concern is to protect his men and promote his ruler’s interests. ― Sun Tzu,

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If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles ― Sun Tzu

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Thus, to take a long and circuitous route, after enticing the enemy out of the way, and though starting after him, to contrive to reach the goal before him, shows knowledge of the artifice of deviation. ― Sun Tzu

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It is beautiful, it is endless, it is full and yet seems empty. It hurts us. ― Jackson Pearce

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Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy’s plans; the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy’s forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy’s army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities. ― Sun Tzu

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he not honestly believed the contrary. And it is precisely on such a point that the judgment of an educated Chinaman will carry most weight. Other internal evidence is not far to seek. Thus in XIII. ss. 1, there is an unmistakable allusion to the ancient system. ― Sun Tzu

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It always seems impossible until it is done. ― Nelson Mandela

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Success is all about having the confidence to shoot for something even if it seems impossible.

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There are times when everything seems to go right, and times when everything seems to go wrong. -Terence McKenna

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