Sun Tzu Subject Novels & Stories

Only the two of them, alone at the top of the world. As they ate, Brian unwound in a way that Davidson had never witnessed. He spoke not of commerce, but of philosophy. He referenced Sun Tzu not regarding corporate conflict, but the art of leadership and insight. He questioned Davidson on a new Medici biography he was reading, his eyes focusing intently upon Davidson's face as if every word was gold.

Yes, it must have taken him so long to shuffle across the field that he’d started to burn. His attention was on the trainees. I followed his gaze, bracing my hands on the armrests of my chair. “It's good to challenge them. They should be prepared to do battle in any element. Sun Tzu said, ‘Plan for what is difficult while it is easy.’” Julian turned to me, eyebrows lifted. “Have you ever actually read Sun Tzu?” “Of course I have,” I lied. I had a list of famous quotes from The Art of War. Who had time to read the actual book?

I just raised my brow at that one. "Tell me about it." I drove slow, showing none of the rush that I felt. I hadn't had a chance to listen in this morning, so I have no idea what kind of morning she had. The twins gave me a rundown of what they had planned to make Victoria's life hell until we pulled into the Fontane driveway. I stopped them before they could get out of the truck. "What did Sun Tzu say about warfare?" "A lot." Anna grinned. "Yes, but which of his tenets can be used in this situation?" They looked at each other with a frown.

VITTORIA’S POV Three days before the wedding, I was sitting in the library. Not hiding. Not lurking. Sitting, comfortably, curled into one of the leather lounge chairs with a book resting open in my hands. The Art of War. Sun Tzu had lived and died long before men like Nikolai De Luca ever learned to call themselves kings, but strategy never aged. Power never changed. Only the pieces on the board did. I liked ancient warfare texts. They were honest. They didn’t pretend victory came from morality or mercy. They understood what most people refused to admit, wars were won before the first blow was struck.

She quickly grabbed it off the shelf and flipped through the pages until she reached chapter four. She stopped at the passage she had been reading earlier. "Know Your Enemy," it read. Jewel sat there for a moment, trying to process it all. Then something caught her eye. She saw the author of the book's name: Sun Tzu. A chill ran down her spine. She knew exactly what it meant. And it explained why she had seen so many strange things recently. Sun Tzu was the author of The Art of War. He was the legendary military strategist who inspired the character played by Kenneth Branagh in the movie Mulan.

KANE’s POV “Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War A cool gust of wind caresses my skin as we finally reach our destination. Sergio’s haven looms over us as we crouch hidden in the tall grass. The place is dark, save for a few torched flames that Sergio’s guards carry as they patrol the premise. Russo, who is the stealthiest amongst us raises his hand ever so slightly, forming the number seven with his fingers.

It was the ultimate show watching him run out of the room cursing and screaming while naked, because "I can't believe anyone would fall asleep while a literal fucking king gave them his attention." Cassian smirked as he walked beside him with his damn war book in hand. He was reading 'Sun Tzu: The mechanisms of war' today, and for some reason, I had a feeling he had something up his sleeve. Might include another scholarship student who poured her smoothie all over his designer shoes after he asked a question, but he still wouldn't tell us about it. "I think we should leave this topic, before the video of you running out naked is released....again." He says, with his eyes perched on the page

Shouldn’t you be teaching me those tactics? “No, that’s not a good idea. Keep in mind that being natural is the name of the game. Start a conversation by making a comment about the present situation and the immediate environment. Always be aware of your surroundings.” {Hmm. Know your terrain. Sun Tzu. I dig it.} He treats the whole affair like a war campaign and I can’t blame him. Destruction and the taking of life are the only things he knows. But coming from Sun Tzu, there are more relevant maxims for him: knowing oneself and one’s enemy.

'"Defense is the planning of an attack" Abdullah nodded a slight smile on his lips. 'The Art of War by Sun Tzu,' he said. 'Impressive.' She simply stared at him, chin jutted out, and he quoted back at her, '"He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious".' 'Exactly.' He laughed softly, shaking his head. 'So you think you can win in this situation, Your Highness, despite all I've said?' '"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting".'

“Yes.” “And?” “Victory is decided before the first clash. The strongest position is often the one no one even sees.” Old Master Shore’s fingers stilled on the cane. “Sun Tzu also believed in deception.” “So does every empire that has ever lasted,” she replied evenly. A faint, dangerous smile curved his lips as he nodded his head. “Good. You’re not naïve.” He didn’t let the moment linger. “What about The Intelligent Investor?” “I’ve read it.” “And?”