Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated.

When one treats people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders.

Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you now Heaven and you know Earth, you may make your victory complete.

Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

Bestow rewards without respect to customary practice; publish orders without respect to precedent. Thus you may employ the entire army as you would one man.

O divine art of subtlety and secrecy!

If your enemy is superior, evade him