Quotes by Sun Tzu (The Art of War)

Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher who is traditionally believed, and who is most likely, to have authored the Art of War, an influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Some selected quotes from his book are given here in this post. I hope the reader will like them.

1. Therefore to estimate the enemy situation and to calculate the distances and degree of difficulty of the terrain so as to control victory are virtues of the superior general. Sun Tzu (chapter 10, verse 17).
2. Now the elements of the art of war are first measurement of space ; second estimation of quantities; third calculations;fourth comparison and fifth chances of victory. Sun Tzu (chapter 4, verse 16).
3. Pay heed to nourish the troops; do not unnecessarily fatigue them. Sun Tzu (chapter 11, verse 32).
4. It is because of disposition that a victorious general is able to make his people fight with the effect of pent-up waters. Sun Tzu (chapter 4, verse 20).
5. Conformation of the ground is of the greatest assistance in battle. Sun Tzu (chapter 10, verse 17).
6. Concentrate your forces against the enemy and from a distance of thousand li you can kill his general. Sun Tzu (chapter 11,verse57).
7. When a state is enclosed by three other states its territory is focal. He who gets control of it will gain the support of all-under-Heaven. Sun Tzu (chapter 2, verse 6).
8. Uproar in the east, attack in the west. Mao Tse Tung after Sun Tzu.
9. Attack cities only when there is no alternative. Sun Tzu (chapter 5, verse 7).
10. And as water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions. Sun Tzu (chapter 6, verse 29).

Japan!!! A continuous victim of Earthquakes

Yesterday Japan faced an earthquake of magnitude 8.9 which struck 400 km north east of Tokyo. it is considered the deadliest earthquake of 20th century. It struck at 1446 local time (0546 GMT) at a depth of about 24km.  A tsunami was triggered by this earthquake which carried water 10 km inland, which had buildings , cars and boats with it. this earthquake according to Al-Jazeera TV will affect 53 countries along pacific. A large toll of casualties is expected in japan' s north-east part. The most alarming thing is that a nuclear reactor in japan has got severely damaged by this earth quake. according to officials, pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately release some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. Thousands of people living near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to evacuate and the tsunami has hit the northern part the most. Along with japan several other countries have been effected but japan is a top of the list. May God have Mercy on the Japanese people. Amin!!!!