It is a good thing to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy

Ask yourself if I’m capable of contradictions, Draupadi.Some missions succeed only by their spectacular failure. – Krishn

It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy’s one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him; if twice as numerous, to divide our army into two.

We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors.

If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them.

It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing. If they are on the other side then this is a valuable bonus.

You can always try another approach; even change your subject when a scientific strategy or experiment fails.

You can talk all you want about having a clear purpose and strategy for your life, but ultimately this means nothing if you are not investing the resources you have in a way that is...

Resilience is based on the ability to embrace the extremes — while no becoming an extremist. … **Most companies don’t do paradox very well.**(emphasis by author)[2002] p.25f

Though Moltke was working with subordinates who were totally lacking in comprehension for whatever strategic plans he may have entertained and who on occasion abused the independence granted them, those plans were sufficiently flexible to...

The Wheel of Time spins: there is beginning and there is end. But why does the Wheel of Time spin? Is it some divine force that propels it? Or is that force humanity, people in...

This is stupid.””Look. You think how stupid people are most of the time. Old men drink. Women at a village fair. Boys throwing stones at birds. Life. The foolishness and the vanity, the selfishness and...

Fear of public speaking can be overcome with effective public speaking tips, skills and strategies.

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

Conform to the enemy’s tactics until a favorable opportunity offers; then come forth and engage in a battle that shall prove decisive.

Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive, knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.

It is time to euthanize change management.

The more bullets flying, the less accurate each individual slug has to be.

reforms” that have no impact at all on the military substance of our defense.It is through strategy, operational art, tactical ingenuity, and military craft that the large savings can be made, and the nation’s military...

Oliver Stone’s strategy is to unnerve the actors so as to make them alert and alive.

Every step in life is merely part of a game. Every piece is necessary, but if you do not know how to control the game, then you become one of the pieces that are meant...

sodoyouthinkyoucouldtrustmetogotothedancetonight?” she blurted before losing her nerve. Viktor and Viveka exchanged a quick glance.Are they considering it? They are! They trust -“No,” they said together. Frankie resisted the urge to spark. Or scream. Or threaten...

The hound and hare were both so wearied that the peasant got them all.

The eminent strategy had won yesterday,but defeat will be felt by enemy tomorrow.

Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.

If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.

The man of thought who will not act is ineffective; the man of action who will not think is dangerous.

Winning isn’t everything, but losing isn’t anything.

Our relations seemed poor to me, and I wasn’t surprised that the US intelligence picture in the Horn of Africa was weak. Much of what I read consisted of recycled news headlines repackaged as intelligence....

It’s one thing to have a goal, but it’s quite another thing to actually accept the challenge, develop a strategy to press for the goal, make the sacrifices, pay the price to move forward, and...

Kill them. Kill them all. Remind the world what it means to be Arya. Remind the world what it is to walk with the gods. – Syoddhan Kauravya

The smart strategist allows strategy to be shaped by events. Good reactions can make great strategy. Strategy involves competition of goals, and the risk is the difference between those goals and the ability of the...

Early is a priceless timepiece owned by the successful.

Pool is a game of thinking, strategy and accuracy – just like in business.

You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.

if you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

He wins his battles by making no mistakes.Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.

If someone offer you an opportunity to get closer to your enemy, you always take it.

Competition exists to choose who gets the prize when the prize can’t be shared.

I like football. I find its an exciting strategic game. Its a great way to avoid conversation with your family at Thanksgiving.

You can either learn to live with your Kryptonite or you can conquer it. Do what others don’t and you will have a distinct strategic advantage.

No one can take the shot for you.

For too long now divinity and destiny have legitimized what reason and compassion would not. An individual for a family, a family for the kingdom, a kingdom for an empire… And now – an empire...

When you’re working, some people relax and wait for the invisible right time, but when they see your fortune, they wake up and strategize an envious attack.

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.

Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy’s purpose.

If his forces are united, separate them.

The notion of “business as usual” is a harmful myth.