You should not have a favourite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well.

If you learn indoor techniques, you will think narrowly and forget the true Way. Thus you will have difficulty in actual encounters.

Pay attention even to life's trifles.

If you want to learn the craft of war, ponder over this book. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. You must practice constantly.

Do not think dishonestly... Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything. Perceive those things which cannot be seen. Pay attention even to trifles. Do nothing which is of no use.

Step by step walk the thousand-mile road.

Cutting down the enemy is the way of strategy, and there is no need for many refinements of it.