Qi Jiguang

Military General Chinese 1528 – 1588

Chinese general; defended against Jurchen invasions; military strategist and author.

431 quotes

"A united force is like a solid mountain; a divided force like scattered sand."
Friendship
"The path to greatness is walked by those who embrace their own limitations."
"In every ending lies the seed of a new beginning."
Change
"The true measure of strength is how you treat those weaker than yourself."
Kindness
"Wisdom whispers; only the foolish must shout."
Wisdom
"To understand others, one must first understand the human heart."
Relationships
"The harmony of heaven and earth is found in the balance of all things."
Peace
"Those who rush to war often lose before the battle starts."
"The greatest victory is won in the hearts and minds of people."
Leadership
"A leader who listens hears the voice of success."
Leadership
"Nature teaches the greatest lessons to those who observe carefully."
Nature
"The warrior's path is also the path of the scholar."
Education
"To achieve immortality, leave a legacy of wisdom behind."
"The quiet mind perceives what the loud mind cannot."
Solitude
"Loyalty, once broken, cannot be fully repaired."
"The pursuit of perfection often leads to the loss of what is good."
Philosophy
"A commander must know when to advance and when to retreat."
Wisdom
"The strongest fortress is built on the foundation of trust."
Family
"To inspire others, first inspire yourself with purpose."
Motivation
"The beauty of strategy lies in its simplicity."
Art
"Those who forget history are condemned to repeat its battles."
History
"The heart of a warrior beats with the rhythm of duty."
Work
"In adversity, the true character of a person is revealed."
Perseverance
"The greatest gift a teacher can give is the desire to learn."
Education
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the mastery of it."
Peace
"To lead is to serve those who follow you."
Leadership
"The cultivation of virtue is the cultivation of power."
Strength
"A general without strategy is like a boat without a rudder."
Leadership
"The art of war is knowing when not to fight."
Wisdom
"Train your soldiers as you would train your children."
Education