Kill one, terrify a thousand.

From a position of this sort, if the enemy is unprepared, you may sally forth and defeat him. But if the enemy is prepared for your coming, and you fail to defeat him, then, return being impossible, disaster will ensue.

Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

Spies are a most important element in water, because on them depends an army's ability to move.

If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

I will be able to forecast which side will be victorious and which defeated.