When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally.

A man cannot understand the art he is studying if he only looks for the end result without taking the time to delve deeply into the reasoning of the study.

Truth is not what you want it to be; it is what it is, and you must bend to its power or live a lie.

All things entail rising and falling timing. You must be able to discern this.

Do nothing which is of no use.

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

Do not act following customary beliefs.