The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.

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.

The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.

Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm

With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies. Then you will be able to fight with advantage.

The art of giving orders is not to try to rectify the minor blunders and not be swayed by petty doubts.