Agitate him and ascertain the pattern of his movement.

Factors in the art of warfare are: First, calculations; second, quantities; third, logistics; fourth, the balance of power; and fifth, the possibility of victory is based on the balance of power.

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. If the enemy's troops march up angrily and remain facing ours for a long time without either joining battle or removing demands, the situation is one that requires great vigilance and circumspection. To begin by bluster, but afterward to take fright at the enemy's numbers, shows a supreme lack of intelligence.

The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.

Opportunities increase as they are taken.

He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.

When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways.