If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him; if twice as numerous, to divide our army into two.

A leader leads by example not by force.

He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.

When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground.

There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.

The business of a general is to kick away the ladder behind soldiers when they have climbed up a height.