Let him who desires peace prepare for war.
Who would desire peace should be prepared for war.
Opportunity in war is usually of greater value than bravery... Terrain is often of more value than bravery... Bravery is of more value than numbers.
An army is strengthened by labor and enervated by idleness.
If you want peace, prepare for the war.
To seduce the enemies soldiers from their allegiance and encourage them to surrender is of special service, for an adversary is more hurt by desertion than by slaughter.