A kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; nor can the dead ever be brought back to life.
In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.
To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.
Probe him and learn where his strength is abundant and where deficient.
In war, practice dissimulation and you will succeed.
If their forces are substantial, prepare for them; if their forces are strong, avoid them.