If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

A wise general makes a point of foraging of the enemy.

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle

One who sets the entire army in motion to chase an advantage will not attain it.

Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.

When the leader is morally weak and his discipline not strict, when his instructions and guidance are not enlightened, when there are no consistent rules, neighboring rulers will take advantage of this.

With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.