Those who excel in war first cultivate their own humanity and and maintain their laws and institutions. By these means they make their governments invincible.
Sun TzuIn the midst of difficulties we are always ready to seize an advantage, we may extricate ourselves from misfortune.
Sun TzuThis does not mean that the enemy is to be allowed to escape. The object is to make him believe that there is a road to safety, and thus prevent his fighting with the courage of despair. After that, you may crush him.
Sun Tzu