Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
Sun TzuHence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.
Sun TzuYou can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive.
Sun TzuThe good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.
Sun Tzu