The good fighter moves others and isn't moved by them.

What it means

Set the terms of the contest instead of reacting to someone else's. The one who dictates the time and place usually wins. Make others respond to you.

The source

"The good fighter moves others and isn't moved by them." Sun Tzu said it in The Art of War 6 (Weak Points and Strong). Translated from the original Chinese by Spartan Surfers.

"故善戰者，致人而不致於人。"

Original Chinese, The Art of War 6 (Weak Points and Strong). Text read at zh.wikisource.org.

Who said it

Sun Tzu (c. 5th century BC). Chinese general traditionally credited with The Art of War, a short book on strategy that values preparation, deception and winning without battle. It has been read by commanders, athletes and founders ever since.

Questions

What does "The good fighter moves others and isn't moved by them." mean?

Set the terms of the contest instead of reacting to someone else's. The one who dictates the time and place usually wins. Make others respond to you.

Who said "The good fighter moves others and isn't moved by them."?

Sun Tzu (c. 5th century BC). Source: The Art of War 6 (Weak Points and Strong).

What is the original Chinese?

故善戰者，致人而不致於人。. Translated from the original Chinese by Spartan Surfers.

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"The good fighter moves others and isn't moved by them." (Sun Tzu, The Art of War 6 (Weak Points and Strong), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/the-good-fighter-moves-others-and-isnt-moved