Quote by SunTzu
Hence that general is skilful in attack whose opponent does not know what to defend; and he is skilful in defense whose opponent does not know what to attack.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of strategy in both attack and defense. It suggests that a skilled general is one who confuses their opponent by keeping them unsure about their own defenses or attacking positions. To excel in attack, the general must exploit the opponent's lack of knowledge about what needs to be defended. Similarly, in defense, the general should capitalize on the opponent's uncertainty regarding where to attack. The quote points out that the element of surprise and keeping the adversary in a state of confusion plays a crucial role in achieving success on the battlefield.
Topics
War
By SunTzu
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