If you wish to control others you must first control yourself

Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men. Become a criminal of purpose. Be put in jail, and extricate yourself by your own wisdom.

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.

When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent.

Never stray from the Way.

Fixed formation is bad. Study this well.