The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Author: Sun Tzu Copy Quote More from Sun Tzu “The art of war is of vital importance to the State.” “If quick, I survive.If not quick, I am lost.This is "death.” “Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.” “It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of warthat can thoro…”