Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain

Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

The ultimate in disposing one's troops is to be without ascertainable shape. Then the most penetrating spies cannot pry in nor can the wise lay plans against you.

Appraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence.

Probe him and learn where his strength is abundant and where deficient.

Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuver. What is difficult about maneuver is to make the devious route the most direct and to turn misfortune to advantage.

To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it.