It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him; if twice as numerous, to divide our army into two.

Defeat the enemies strategy.

The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.

He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign.

To conquer the enemy without resorting to war is the most desirable. The highest form of generalship is to conquer the enemy by strategy.

Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.There are not more than five primary colors, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.