Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.

He will win who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign.

The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.

The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals. Hence his ability to pick out the right men and utilize combined energy

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

Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.

Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.