The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.

One who has few must prepare against the enemy; one who has many makes the enemy prepare against him.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

In the tumult and uproar, the battle seems chaotic, but there is no disorder, the troops appear to be milling about in circles but cannot be defeated.

Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.

Fierce language and pretentious advances are signs that the enemy is about to retreat.