If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is death.

Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions.

Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.

The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side.

Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

If your enemy is superior, evade him

To perceive victory when it is known to all is not really skilful. Everyone calls victory in battle good, but it is not really good.