避實而擊虛 — Sun Tzu | Printable Wall Art

“避實而擊虛”
“Avoid the enemy's strength and strike at his weakness.”

Words by Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC) — Ancient Chinese general and military strategist.

About this quote

This principle advises against direct, costly confrontation with a well-defended opponent. Instead, success comes from identifying vulnerabilities, conserving energy, and directing effort where resistance is weakest. It applies beyond military strategy to daily decision-making, encouraging thoughtful planning, adaptability, and efficiency rather than relying on brute force or wasteful effort to achieve one's goals.

This line comes from The Art of War, an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to the general Sun Tzu, written during the Eastern Zhou period around the fifth century BC. It remains a foundational text on strategy.

This print suits a home office or study, offering a daily reminder to work smartly and strategically.

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