Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help

It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet

When you cannot be deceived by men you will have realised the wisdom of strategy.

From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.

If there is a Way involving the spirit of not being defeated, to help oneself and gain honour, it is the Way of Strategy.

Imitation is the surest form of flattery and failure. I am not interested with your talk about my ideas. I am more interested in your applying them to your life. If you do not, then you are essentially not in accord with your own mind.

Even if a man has no natural ability, he can be a warrior.