The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat: - let such a one be dismissed!

When he pretends to flee, do not pursue.

Be where your enemy is not.

Who can determine where one ends and the other begins?

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.

Be subtle! be subtle! and use your spies for every kind of business.

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.