When he utilizes combined energy, his fighting men become, as it were, like rolling logs or stones... The energy developed by good fighting men is as the momentum of a round stone rolled down a mountain thousands of feet in height.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.There are not more than five primary colors, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.

The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.

For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.

Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.

You cannot know if you will be successful or not. You can only prepare for battle and it must be done with all of your heart and with all of your consciousness. In that manner, you will have an edge.

The Art of War is self-explanatory