Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain
The good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy.
The essential factor of military success is speed, that is taking advantage of others' unpreparedness or lack of foresight, their failure to catch up, going by routes they do not expect, attacking where they are not on guard. This you cannot accomplish with hesitation.
Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
It is more important to outhink your enemy, than to outfight him