Sun Tzu Art of War

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Sun Tzu Art of War (also known as Sun Zi Art of War) is the famous work written by Sun Zi. It has altogether 13 Chapters.

Since at least the 1980s, The Art of War has been applied to fields well outside the military. Much of the text is about how to fight wars without actually having to do battle: it gives tips on how to outsmart one's opponent so that physical battle is avoided. As such, it has found applications as a training guide for many competitive endeavors that do not involve actual combat.

The book has gained popularity in corporate culture as well; there have been a variety of business books written applying its lessons to corporate strategy. The book is also popular among Western business management, who have turned to it for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive business situations.

Famous Quotes

Some famous Sun Tzu Art of War quotes includes:

• He who knows his enemy and himself well will not be defeated easily. He who knows himself but not his enemy, will have an even chance of victory. He who does not know himself and his enemy, is bound to suffer defeat in all battles. - Chapter 3

• Thus to fight a hundred battles and win a hundred battles, is not a reflection of the most supreme strategy. The ability to subdue the enemy without battle is a reflection of the ultimate supreme strategy. - Chapter 3

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Chapters

1. Detailed Assessment and Planning,始计
2. Waging War,作战
3. Strategic Attacks,谋攻
4. Disposition of the Army,军形
5. Forces,兵势
6. Weaknesses and Strengths,虚实
7. Military Manoeuvere,军争
8. Variation and Adaptability,九变
9. Movement and Deployment of Troops,行军
10. Terrain,地形
11. The Nine Battlegrounds,九地
12. Attacking with Fire,火攻
13. Intelligence and Espionage,用间

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