What does the art of war say about enemies?

“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle”

What does take the fight to the enemy mean?

“Take the fight to the enemy” means to seek out the enemy aggressively and attack him where he is found, rather than sit in once place waiting for the enemy to attack you.

WHO SAID fight the enemy where they are not?

The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Search for ‘fight the enemy where they aren’t’ (page 1)

What does it mean to know your enemy you must become your enemy?

He has also been so frequently quoted on his many repeated statements on the need to know your adversary, including: To know your enemy, you must become your enemy. This means think like the enemy. Do it and you have some chance. Forget it and you are doomed.

Do not pursue a cornered enemy?

34. Do not pursue an enemy who simulates flight; do not attack soldiers whose temper is keen. When the enemy runs away unexpectedly or shows a weaker force than expected, beware of chasing them as they run as they may well be leading you into an ambush.

Do not fear the competence of your enemies?

There is an old saying commonly attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, “what one should really fear is not a competent enemy, but an incompetent ally.” While this has held true over time in a military context, it remains painfully true as applied to data security.

What are some of the best quotes about art of war?

Quote #2: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. This is another popular Sun Tzu Art of War quote. Sun Tzu advises you know your enemy.

What does “know your enemy” mean?

The phrase “know your enemy” comes from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. What did he mean when he said you should know your enemy? How did he suggest you do it? Sun Tzu says, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” We’ll cover how knowing your enemy gives you the advantage.

What is the main idea of the art of war?

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a renowned guide for how to engage in conflict and be successful in battle. Written more than two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu, a Chinese warrior and philosopher, details the nature of competition and psychology of leadership and provides strategies for how to approach both.

How do you deal with enemies who won’t fight to the last?

If you surround your enemy completely, give them no chance to escape, offer them no quarter, then they will fight to the last. They will fight you as they have never fought before, because they will have no choice.