Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.

Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former.

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

Should one ask: 'how do I cope with a well-ordered enemy host about to attack me?' I reply: seize something he cherishes and he will conform to your desires.

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.

Invincibility is in oneself, and vulnerability is in the opponent. Invincibility is a matter of defense, vulnerability is a matter of attack. Therefore skillful warriors are able to be invincible, but they cannot cause opponents to be vulnerable. That is why it is said that victory is discerned and not manufactured.

The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.