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

To plan secretly, to move surreptitiously, to foil the enemy's intentions and balk his schemes, so that at last the day may be won without shedding a drop of blood.

It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.

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

The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as the mountain