In war, practice dissimulation and you will succeed.
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance.
Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.
If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.
Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on returning to camp.