It is more important to outhink your enemy, than to outfight him

In desperate position, you must fight.

When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.

When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.

Of old the expert in battle would first make himself invincible and then wait for his enemy to expose his vulnerability.

Ponder and deliberate before you make your move. He will conquer who has learned the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.

If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.