There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.

When the thunderclap comes, there is no time to cover the ears.

If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and the strength of the two armies is equal, it is not easy to provoke a battle, and fighting will be to your disadvantage.

Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.

To Subdue an enemy without fighting is the greatest of skills

Correct your mistake as soon as you have found it.

The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.