He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.
To capture an enemies army is better than to destroy it.
The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.
Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions.