Quote by Sun-tzu (400 BC-496) , Ancient Chinese Warlord

• War is based on deception.

• All war is deception.

• This does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.

• How can those who scorn God revere men?

• The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

• To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.