It is the business of a general to be serene and inscrutable, impartial and self-controlled.

Know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.

There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.

The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

So the principles of warfare are: Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking, but depend on our position that cannot be attacked.