Fighting with a large army under your command is nowise different from fighting with a small one: it is merely a question of instituting signs and signals.

Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.

When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted.

Act after having made assessments. The one who first knows the measure of far and near wins - this is the rule of armed struggle.

It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order.

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