Now this foreknowledge cannot be elicited from spirits; it cannot be obtained inductively from experience, nor by any deductive calculation.

The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.

All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.

Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against another ten times its size, the result will be the flight of the former.

And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him.

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

Rapidity is the essence of war: take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots.