One who has few must prepare against the enemy; one who has many makes the enemy prepare against him.
Sun TzuIn conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.
Sun TzuHostile armies may face each other for years, striving for the victory which is decided in a single day. This being so, to remain in ignorance of the enemy's condition simply because one grudges the outlay of a hundred ounces of silver in honors and emoluments, is the height of inhumanity.
Sun Tzu