All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought.
If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware that our own men are not in a condition to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory.
When orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory.
The nature of war is constant change.
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
War is a matter of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied.