If the enemy opens the door, you must race in.

The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

Order or disorder depends on organisation and direction; courage or cowardice on circumstances; strength or weakness on tactical dispositions.

If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.

Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you.

If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.

The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.