There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.There are not more than five primary colors, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavors than can ever be tasted.

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.

When I have won a victory I do not repeat my tactics but respond to circumstances in an infinite variety of ways.

If you know both yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.

The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefitted.

In executing an Artful Strategy: When ten times greater, surround them; When five times greater, attack them; When two times greater, scatter them. If the opponent is ready to challenge: When fewer in number, be ready to evade them; When unequal to the match, be ready to avoid them. Even when the smaller opponents have a strong position, the larger opponent will capture them.