Inflict the least possible permanent injury, for the enemy of to-day is the customer of the morrow and the ally of the future

For the spread and endurance of an idea the originator is dependent on the self-development of the receivers and transmitters.

The nearer the cutting off point lies to the main force of the enemy, the more immediate the effect; whereas the closer to the strategic base it takes place, the greater the effect.

With growing experience, all skillful commanders sought to profit by the power of the defensive, even when on the offensive.

While the nominal strength of a country is represented by its numbers and resources, this muscular development is dependent on the state of its internal organs and nerve-system - upon its stability of control, morale, and supply.

The most effective indirect approach is one that lures or startles the opponent into a false move - so that, as in ju-jitsu, his own effort is turned into the lever of his overthrow.

The effect to be sought is the dislocation of the opponent's mind and dispositions - such an effect is the true gauge of an indirect approach.