The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.
Sun TzuEnergy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
Sun TzuIf your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
Sun TzuAmid the turmoil and tumult of battle, there may be seeming disorder and yet no real disorder at all.
Sun TzuIn 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.
Sun Tzu