In desperate position, you must fight.

When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.

The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.

In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.

He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks.

In war, practice dissimulation and you will succeed.

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.