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

The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.

Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.

Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on returning to camp.

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

If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.

The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.