There are times when the utmost daring is the height of wisdom.

If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is even more unpleasant than the sacrifice you call on him to make. The hardships of the situation must not be merely transient - at least not in appearance. Otherwise, the enemy would not give in, but would wait for things to improve.

The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the means can never be considered in isolation form their purposes.

The Conqueror is always a lover of peace: he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.

Knowledge in war is very simple, being concerned with so few subjects, and only with their final results at that. But this does not make its application easy.

Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Boldness governed by superior intellect is the mark of a hero.