One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.
Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.
Ground which can be freely traversed by both sides is called accessible.
Management of many is the same as management of few. It is a matter of organization.
The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success.
Know thy self, know thy enemy.