A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.

Where the army is, prices are high; when prices rise the wealth of the people is exhausted.

Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.

To capture the enemy's entire army is better than to destroy it; to take intact a regiment, a company, or a squad is better than to destroy them. For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the supreme of excellence. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the supreme excellence.

The control of large numbers is possible, and like unto that of small numbers, if we subdivide them.

Correct your mistake as soon as you have found it.

With regard to precipitous heights, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.