Zhuge Liang Quotes

“First organize the inner, then organize the outer ... First organize the great, then organize the small. First organize yourself, and then organize others.”

— Zhuge Liang

“There is no greater weapon than a prepared mind.”

— Zhuge Liang

To overcome the intelligent by folly is contrary to the natural order of things; to overcome the foolish by intelligence is in accord with the natural order. To overcome the intelligent by intelligence, however, is a matter of opportunity.

— Zhuge Liang

“An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people.”

— Zhuge Liang

“Do the unexpected, attack the unprepared.”

— Zhuge Liang

“Good generals select intelligent officers, thoughtful advisors, and brave subordinates. They oversee their troops like a fierce tiger with wings.”

— Zhuge Liang

“Nothing is harder to see into thanpeoples nature. The sage looks at subtle phenomena and listens tosmall voices. This harmonizes the outside with the inside and the inside with the outside.”

— Zhuge Liang

“The loss of any army is always caused by underestimating the enemy. Therefore gather information and watch the enemy carefully.”

— Zhuge Liang

“Detach from emotions and desires; get rid of any fixations.”

— Zhuge Liang

Strength is but one aspect of power.

— Zhuge Liang

Battles are not won by strength alone!

— Zhuge Liang

What loss is there in dignity, what worry is there of failure?

— Zhuge Liang