Sun Tzu — In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.Sun Tzu
Attributed to Sun Tzu, 'The Art of War'
Where others see only disorder, the trained eye looks for the opening disorder creates. Chaos scatters things — and scattered things leave gaps.
A confusing conversation, a lesson that collapses, a plan that fails: these messy moments are usually where the fastest learning is hiding, if you look for the gap.
Words that widen the world
Complete disorder and confusion.
Synonyms: disorder, turmoil, confusion
In the chaos, she found her chance.
The middle part or point of something.
Synonyms: middle, center, thick
In the midst of difficulty, look for the opening.
Common questions
It means moments of disorder and difficulty also contain openings and chances for those prepared to look for them.
It is commonly attributed to Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War', though wording varies by translation, so we mark it as attributed.
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