He who knows things, and in fighting puts his knowledge into practice, will win his battles. He who knows them not, nor practices them, will surely be defeated.

The military has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape - adapt as you face the enemy, without letting them know beforehand what you are going to do.

The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent's strategy.

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.

According to my assessment, even if you have many more troops than others, how can that help you to victory?

It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground.