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

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

To a surrounded enemy, you must leave a way of escape.

The one who figures on victory at headquarters before even doing battle is the one who has the most strategic factors on his side.

It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy... use the conquered foe to augment one's own strength.

If an enemy has alliances, the problem is grave and the enemy's position strong; if he has no alliances, the problem is minor and the enemy's position weak.