When your opponent gives you an opening, be swift as a hare.

With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

Rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

On the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough; hence the institution of gongs and drums... banners and flags. Gongs and drums, banners and flags, are means whereby the ears and eyes of the host may be focused on one particular point.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.