Sun Tzu
Ancient China Military Strategy
Biography
Ancient Chinese military strategist, author of The Art of War, an influential work on military strategy and tactics.
Life Dates
Born: November 15, 544 BCE
Notable Quotes
"All warfare is based on deception."
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."