You win battles by knowing the enemy's timing, and using a timing which the enemy does not expect.

There is timing in everything. Timing in strategy cannot be mastered without a great deal of practice.

Approach the enemy with the attitude of defeating him without delay.

Pay attention even to life's trifles.

Do not act following customary beliefs.

Anger. Control your anger. If you hold anger toward others, they have control over you.Your opponent can dominate and defeat you if you allow him to get you irritated.

Thirdly, the gentleman warrior, carrying the weaponry of his way. The way of the warrior is to master the virtue of his weapons. If a gentleman dislikes strategy he will not appreciate the benefit of weaponry, so must he not have a little taste for this?