What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.
A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.
Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.
The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.
One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.
The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.