The best strategy is always to be very strong.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.

Boldness will be at a disadvantage only in an encounter with deliberate caution, which may be considered bold in its own right, and is certainly just as powerful and effective; but such cases are rare.

Be audacious and cunning in your plans, firm and persevering in their execution, determined to find a glorious end.

In war, while everything is simple, even the simplest thing is difficult. Difficulties accumulate and produce frictions which no one can comprehend who has not seen war.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

The best form of defense is attack.