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

And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support.

Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement.

In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.

Hostile armies may face each other for years, striving for the victory which is decided in a single day. This being so, to remain in ignorance of the enemy's condition simply because one grudges the outlay of a hundred ounces of silver in honors and emoluments, is the height of inhumanity.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.