Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.

Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles.

Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate.

In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement, surprising actions generally lead to victory.

The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.

It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.

What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.