Weigh the situation, then move.

Quickness is the essence of the war.

It is according to the shapes that I lay the plans for victory, but the multitude does not comprehend this. Although everyone can see the outward aspects, none understands the way in which I have created victory.

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

Be where your enemy is not.

The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.

Unless you enter the tiger's lair, you cannot get hold of the tiger's cub's.