When he pretends to flee, do not pursue.
There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.
When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.
The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.
The art of giving orders is not to try to rectify the minor blunders and not be swayed by petty doubts.
Do not press an enemy at bay. Prince Fu Ch'ai said: "Wild beasts, when at bay, fight desperately. How much more is this true of men! If they know there is no alternative, they will fight to the death.