Zhuge Liang Quotes & Sayings

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

There is no greater weapon than a prepared mind. — Zhuge Liang

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

Do the unexpected, attack the unprepared. — Zhuge Liang

An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people. — Zhuge Liang

Battles are not won by strength alone! — 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

Strength is but one aspect of power. — Zhuge Liang

Detach from emotions and desires; get rid of any fixations. — Zhuge Liang